A solid song but can end up being a song that finishes before you know it. Has that creepin' bassline that she adapted through a few tracks off Little Voice. * Not Alone (4/5) - A great, smoky, blues and burlesque feel all the way through. "don't just hide in the silence behind what you've been really trying to say".
I find myself just bobbing my head back and forth through the verse, using the minor chord she hits during the pre-chorus as a warm up for yelling the hook out loud. * Machine Gun (4.5/5) - This has my FAVORITE hook on the CD. Has everything in it! Lyrics, drum beat, piano, hook, VERY creative style. * Let The Rain (5/5) - Alright, breath number two starts a third of the way through this track. An excellent, subtle song that prepares you for your second breath. * Basket Case (5/5) - Great track! Starts like a Dylan/Springsteen ballad in the way the harmonica sings with acoustic strings. This is one of those songs that you can put on during traffic and before you know it, you're home with a high hat kick. The percussion pairs excellent with the piano and high notes she hits throughout the song. * The Light (4.5/5) - Alright! You ready to breathe out now? I love this song! Might be the most poetic song on the CD. I know this is going to be many people's favorite by the way. for some reason it just doesn't resonate with me as much as the rest of the CD does. * Say You're Sorry (4/5) - This is my least favorite song on the album (and by no means does that mean I skip over it when I listen thru!) The hardest part for me about this song is that it's my favorite song lyrically, it came out as perfect as I know she wanted it to production-wise, and has a nice chorus. * King Of Anything (5/5) - There are so many things I would say if only I was able. Finishes beautifully with another chorus. The bridge is excellent on this song by the way! Reminds me of "Come Around Soon" but without that beautiful, treasure-esque note she hits (which I still find as the best note recorded this decade).
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Bass drum beat with three-chord piano progression and handclaps carry Act 1 of this song perfectly leading up to the full band lead-in for the remainder. * Hold My Heart (4.5/5) - A perfect "lights go down, slow-mo scene, character realization piece. it's a vicious little word that could, Slay Me." I love how each line isn't necessarily a full sentence yet broken up into bits and pieces of full thoughts, a style of work she does so poetically well in nearly all her tracks. Snapping fingers perfectly assist the verses into a very catchy and sweet/sassy chorus. * Gonna Get Over You (4.5/5/) - Four beats of 1820's burlesque piano into Neo-New York pop piano work. Not only a perfect start to the album, but I also feel this would be a perfect start to a live show for her. I simply love how the verse lines each start slow and finish with rapid-fire lyrics. Her singing style is great with this song. Simple progression into full band kick-in. catchy simple piano backed with violin work. Definitely sparks your interest for what's about to come. * Kaleidoscope Heart (*/*) - No need to rate the intro, though it is a perfect intro! Feels like a minute of Hide & Seek from Imogen Heap.
The album as a whole feels like you've just taken two deep breaths, breathing in being the excitement from the catchy pop songs and breathing out to being the solace you find from the softer, piano/acoustic guitar tracks. Another highlight is the actual pacing of the album itself. Many of the poppier songs take full advantage of the time signature that even my fingers are tapping to the rhythm as I type this review. But I also pre-ordered the iTunes version for the pre-order song and ordered a hard copy version off Amazon to make up for my conscience.įrom start to finish, this relentless work of beauty captures you early with great percussions (and excellent violin placement on Uncharted) along with the Bareilles-uniqueness of lyrics she always has. I've had a copy of it for about three days (I know, sue me). But I seriously cannot get enough of this CD. This album is the most delightful and expansive (style-wise) sophomore album I think I've ever heard since The Score from The Fugees (bold statement.
Easily my top 3 albums of the year! Let's start with that.
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