Music can serve many purposes for both the singer and the
listener. One artist that provides a great balance of truth and entertainment
in her music is Mary Lambert. This lady has certainly impressed me with her
musical ability since she appeared on my radar through a friend on Facebook. I
was extremely happy that the One2One Network provided me with a copy of the
album Heart on My Sleeve (dropping tomorrow!) to review.
While Mary Lambert may not be a well-known name in music at
the moment, you may recognize her from the Macklemore and Ryan Lewis song “Same
Love.” She’s out with her own album now, and it starts off with the fun, poppy “Secrets.”
This song has everything a catchy tune needs to get into your head, have you
learn the lyrics in just a few listens and also provides you with a great
message. It is about hiding who we truly are until we no longer see ourselves
in our daily lives. It is a celebration of our differences and does it in a
light, upbeat way.
Much of the album has a variety of love songs. The key
difference to Lambert’s songs is that she adds her own spin, making the raw
emotion of the lyrics shine through what can sometimes look like just standard
lyrics. Much of the music on the album is relatable and has a lot of strength
within heartache. Vocally, Lambert is also a woman who has range. She can go
from the fun pop song to the emotional journey and right into a low, haunting
tune.
The album also includes a cover of “Jessie’s Girl.” I have
to say up front that I don’t like covers 99% of the time, no matter how well
they are done. This one is no exception. I prefer the original version, though
I will give Lambert much credit for making it her own, yet still retaining
completely the sadness and jealousy that the original song embodies.
Overall, this is a great album and something that I already
love jamming to while in the car. If you want to learn more, check out these
videos.You can also check her out on iTunes and Amazon.
**I participated in the Mary Lambert Heart On My Sleeve album review program as a member of One2One Network. I was provided a free album to review but all opinions are my own.
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