Company Line: You have before, of course. But this, Naess’s third and most fully developed album to date, might as well be her debut. “I feel like it’s my first record,” she says. “I just think it’s the most honest thing I’ve ever done.”
The Good:
“Calling” – Naess has never suffered from poor writing, only monotony has held her back. She breaks out on this track even as it barely gets up to speed.
“He’s Gone” – Funny how a song about someone leaving and Naess asking for another change actually sounds upbeat and uptempo.
“Home” – I can’t even say for certain this song is all that good, but it’s like the sun rising on a night that has lasted forever.
The Average:
“Don’t Use My Broken…” – Not poorly written just a poorly crafted song that struggles at the same pace as every other track.
“Star Signs” – This is where the album really starts to slow down and has become a problem for Naess. It almost becomes a chore to listen after half the song is over. The added country flavor doesn’t distract you from the monotony, which is exactly what happens through the next tracks “Ballerina” straight through to “How Sweet”
The Ugly:
You can’t complain about the record. It’s not ugly or terrible to listen to.
Frankly: Leona Naess is content being herself. The problem is she never pushes the envelope or tries anything new. Put each of her records together and you’d have a hard time telling which song is from which album. They are all monotonous and kill you with boredom after the third track.
+ Rae Gun
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