Ann Frances: Raw Americana Anthems of Survival, Love & Unbreakable Strength (USA)

American singer-songwriter Ann Frances releases the singles “Sweetest Man”, “One Winged Butterfly Girl”, and “Rather” from her new album “No One Wants You (You’ve Slept With Too Many Men)”. This deeply personal double album blends pop, bluegrass, folk, punk, country, rock, and R&B to examine modern romance through the lens of an abuse survivor, confronting emotional aftermaths like shame, dissociation, and objectification while tracing their impact on later relationships. Yet beyond the pain, the work transforms into a celebration of self-love, healing, and resilience — delivering a raw yet hopeful narrative through its genre-defying soundscapes.

“Sweetest Man” crafts its sonic identity through a blend of Indie Folk, Pop, and Rock, radiating a joyful, romantic, and relaxed spirit. The track greets listeners with a fresh sound born from bright guitars and steady percussion—elements that instantly captivate while inviting them into an intimate musical space. This emotional journey culminates in the vocal performance, where the song’s core message unfolds: an ode to genuine love’s transformative power. Wrapped in warm, nostalgic tones, the piece becomes a sonic embrace that celebrates how true love can offer freedom, tenderness, healing, and profound authenticity. Beyond a song, it’s a vulnerable thank-you letter to love that doesn’t just stay—it liberates, reveals, and heals.

“One Winged Butterfly Girl” unfolds within Alternative Rock and Pop Rock, placing the vocals as the emotional and narrative centerpiece. The track shines through its dry, raw drumming that perfectly complements both the vocals and the guitar’s expressive intensity, resulting in an energetic yet deeply emotive anthem. It celebrates the strength, beauty, and uniqueness of a remarkable woman who, despite her challenges or differences, moves forward with unwavering grace and power.

With “Rather”, the artist returns to singer-songwriter territory through a Folk Pop lens, where the acoustic guitar and vocals engage in a flawless interplay, crafting an intimate and fragile yet emotionally raw atmosphere. The track resonates deeply as it confronts the necessity of facing reality —even when painful— rather than clinging to uncertainty, illusions, or the remnants of what’s no longer there.

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Ann Frances –  “No One Wants You (You’ve Slept With Too Many Men)”

Ann Frances is a Chicago-based singer-songwriter who has recently returned with a single “No One Wants You (You’ve Slept With Too Many Men).”

The track is a cheeky blend of 90s alt rock and pop in the vein of Liz Phair, cleverly discussing the “double standard concerning women who love sex.” It packs a big power pop crunch with a fun brisk feeling in the air that is perfect for summer listening.

 – Will Oliver, We All Want Someone To Shout For

 

Crikey that sure is telling us how it is and no better artist in that regard because Chicago’s Ann Frances has a direct approach, one that is peppered with a jaunty quality and by extension is a likeable nature so that we are invested in these minutes. Of course that comes from having a personality that is hip and persuasive so when all that is combined with a tune [“No One Wants You (You’ve Slept With Too Many Men)”] that is highly singalong you get an anthem of sorts and one that sends us on our merry way. Wry and perceptive stuff and genuine indication of the talent we are dealing with here.

– KH, mp3hugger

 

Ann Frances’ new album, “No One Wants You (You’ve Slept With Too Many Men)”, is ready to be released. For this big moment, the singer prepared an incredible ‘full-length’ containing no less than twenty-five songs. Inspired by existentialist events in her life, the songs are the result of romantic relationships and more delicate situations that revamped the artist’s life. Frances’ influences are quite diverse, with melodies based on pop music, but with several forays into rock, R&B, country and others. In terms of production, the upcoming album will feature modern work, full of arrangements and clear sound, catering to the most sensitive and demanding ears.

Among its two and a half dozen, songs like “Rather” stand out, which parades over the melody of wavy guitar notes, while the singer’s soft and mesmerizing voice lies in a blanket of harmony. In this song, the sweetness of the chords is so pleasant that it is possible to take comfort in sliding your fingers over the instrument’s strings. In “One Winged Butterfly Girl”, the artist’s rock’n’roll vein speaks louder, with a spectacular classic rock footprint in the 70s style. And to prove her versatility, Ann Frances also presents songs such as “Beautiful and True”, where musical complexity falls on the album, adding more relevance to the world music scene.

– Roadie Metal