Cidny Bullens creates music that feels like a conversation with a survivor. There is a specific, lived-in quality to the sound, blending the punchy, melodic hooks of late-70s power pop with the earthy, grounded sensibilities of modern Americana. It is music that carries the weight of history, yet never loses its forward-moving momentum.
What truly distinguishes Bullens is the evolution of the vocal delivery. From the high-energy, theatrical contributions to the Grease soundtrack to the gravelly, emotionally naked albums of the 1990s and beyond, the voice serves as a vessel for radical honesty. The transition from Cindy to Cidny adds a profound layer of identity and self-actualization to the later work, making the discography a rare document of a life fully lived.
Start with 'Desire Wire' to hear the quintessential 1970s rock energy that earned Grammy nods, then move to 'Somewhere Between Heaven and Earth' to experience one of the most moving explorations of grief ever put to tape. It is a journey from the spotlight of the stage to the truth of the soul.
Cidny Bullens (formerly known as Cindy Bullens; born March 21, 1955) is an American singer-songwriter, who is best known for serving as backup vocalist on tours and albums with Elton John and Rod Stewart, providing vocals on the soundtrack of the 1978 feature film Grease, and for nine critically acclaimed solo albums. In 2012, Bullens publicly came out as a transgender man and changed his name to Cidny Bullens.
Shares analog warmth, studio polished, stripped back (production style); americana, folk rock, pop rock (subgenres)
Shares analog warmth, studio polished, stripped back (production style); americana, folk rock (subgenres)
Shares americana, pop rock, folk rock (subgenres); live recording, analog warmth, studio polished (production style)
Shares raspy, intense, raw (vocal style); analog warmth, stripped back, live recording (production style)
Shares analog warmth, studio polished, stripped back (production style); bittersweet, defiant, nostalgic (moods)
Shares analog warmth, studio polished, stripped back (production style); bittersweet, defiant, nostalgic (moods)
Shares americana, pop rock, folk rock (subgenres); analog warmth, studio polished, stripped back (production style)
Shares analog warmth, studio polished, stripped back (production style); bittersweet, defiant, nostalgic (moods)
Shares analog warmth, stripped back, live recording (production style); raspy, raw, harmonized (vocal style)
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