There are several words that electrify the interest of the person on the fence as to whether they should check out that album or not, aside from the singles released; this applies to other media as well, but that is besides the point. While the overuse of "epic" has diluted its initial effects, there is still at least one word that may convince that person to do so. While I liked the singles, it was this word that shocked this kat , who fell in a well of appreciation for the album. The word? "Iconic."
Hearing this word to describe the album before its release by her husband, Ryan Hurd,on an interview stuck with me until I dove in. Words such as this sets a certain expectation, although they may vary slightly from person to person, there is a general foundation, and the bones are good.
This audio "Girl" is a bombshell and accurately addresses some of the stresses, which transcend eras, or at least the weight, of being a young woman, and the inevitable comparisons made to others, and "The Feels" that can hit harder than a freight train; for some more than others. The emotions the following song refers to are a lot more positive, and the song nearly as catchy.
It is true, there is "A Song For Everything," you may not have found it yet. Nods to Springsteen, Katy Perry and Coldplay are made, as well as the notions that certain songs can take you back to some of the worst or best times in your life. It is a moderately catchy song that steers you in the direction of the emotional gravity of what follows.
While we all have our differences and use those to divide ourselves, or claim superiority over another, by race, religion, belief system, gender or sexual orientation, physical state, IQ, etc. the next song states that we have too much in common to be engaging in derision and violence; with all of the problems that we may have, why create more by accentuating differences or what makes us "better" than another?
While I am not claiming to be original, I agree with the sentiment that it can take awhile, and I applaud her intent, because I attempt to create my own flavor with whatever I create, while remaining true to myself.
The two lines at the outset of "Make Out With Me" clearly state that the second half of the record has begun, and while the details are not as explicitly stated in the "RSVP," you know where they both may lead.
To have found your significant other in life is something of great magnitude, and cannot occur without its positive effects; the content of the final eight songs refer to her relationship with Ryan Hurd. I will not say "better half" or the "person that makes another whole" because that should not be the case; finding that person will help improve your life and improve you as a person, and she acknowledges it best by singing "think I finally discovered/ you're my perfect shade" in the finale of this declaration of womanhood. She expresses her gratitude and appreciation for her husband in songs "To Hell and Back" and, one of my favorites, "Gold Love." Yet she is confident enough in herself and her place in the relationship, I would not call it arrogance, to write a song called "Good Woman." The strength of their relationship is addressed in her hit song, "The Bones" and "Great Ones," both noteworthy tunes.
It would be remiss to fail to mention Bros. Osbourne and Brandi Carlisle's appearances on " All My Favorite People" and "Common" respectively.
As mentioned before, a word such as "Iconic" sets the foundation for certain expectations, and may vary slightly between two different people, but I cannot say it meets those expectations; simply because that is not a word to be used lightly. However, the record is a very consistent and enjoyable album, as her debut was, maybe even better.
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