A feisty Boston singer with Italian and Irish roots, Eileen Rose has been hailed in some quarters as the new Alanis Morissette. Her debut album, however, suggests that she is closer in style to the more reflective Aimee Mann. Drawing inspiration from what sounds like a distressingly long list of broken love affairs, these are starkly emotive and richly melodic songs in a country-blues style, sung in Rose's clear and invigorating voice. The odd ill-advised rock-out aside, it all adds up to a surprisingly palatable collection of bittersweet, homespun laments. Without a sharper lyrical edge, however, this may be one rose that withers on the vine.