Emmy Rossum has successfully embodied the antiquated spirit of many American classics, ranging from the ’20s to the ’60s in her cover album “Sentimental Journey.”  Rossum adds a modernized vocal clarity to several wholesome ballads and jazz tracks that were childhood staples in her household. Each track is intended to correlate with one specific month, and “Sentimental Journey” represents January as the launch of another year.  Rossum was smart in meticulously choosing songs of the past to emotionally encompass her musical calendar.  This deliberate arrangement of songs could classify “Sentimental Journey” as a concept album. The rasp of “Sentimental Journey’s” original singer Doris Day is the most noticeable missing element in the album’s title track.  Rossum’s signature straight tones and operatic vibrato sneak into her attempt of replicating the vintage sound. However, Rossum’s … Read entire article »