Nothing warms the heart of Music Video Monday like a little Memphis DIY video. Anna Rose Baker, a young singer-songwriter from the Bluff City, is also an emerging video auteur. In “Afterthought,” Baker appears in two guises: as the shy would-be lover (which the credits identify as “herself”) and the confident rock star Ramona. It’s the “Jolene” dynamic, with Ramona pausing mid-song to take a call from the guy she’s toying with (Emmett Carlson as Glen the office guy), while Anna watches helplessly from the sidelines.
Most importantly, the music is great. “Afterthought” features a soaring, beautiful chorus and tough-minded lyrics about loss and longing. Baker’s future seems bright, if she can just get over that loser Glen. But don’t take my word for it, take a look:
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