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So the only thing I know about Lacey Sturm is that she was the lead singer of the band Flyleaf. I liked them and all so I have to admit, it will be interesting to hear her debut solo album. I have already heard the leading single, "Impossible" and was impressed so it should be good. Here we go!
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Track 1 - Impossible
This song is pretty damn good. It sounds a lot like Flyleaf so it's going to be hard to not think of this as just another Flyleaf album. Nevertheless, it is very good and a perfect intro track to her first solo album. Let's hope it doesn't go downhill from here. Expect this on the radio soon, if it's not already there.
4/5
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Track 2 - The Soldier
A little lighter than the first track to start off, this one has a haunting feel to the beginning. It quickly gets a little heavier and once again, sounds a LOT like Flyleaf. This song isn't quite as good as the first track, but the mini guitar solo is definitely worth the listen. I do like her screams. Much better than many of her contemporaries.
3/5
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Track 3 - I'm Not Laughing
I wouldn't be shocked to hear this one as the second single. It has that kinda feel to it. I must say, she IS Flyleaf. I don't think it would matter what band you throw her in, they would instantly sound the same. She just has that voice. To some, that could be a curse, but it works for her. So far this album is pretty good.
3/5
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Track 4 - Vanity
This is just a filler track. Voices fighting and yelling, that sorta thing. It's not bad, and parts are actually interesting. Peaking ahead to the next track, I see it's an intro into the next song. So it works. Not bad. Should've combined tracks 4 & 5 together.
2.5/5
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Track 5 - Rot
Now, this song is good. Really good. Probably the best song on this album, but like I said, should've combined the two tracks. I really enjoy the guitar work on this one. This sounds like an older Flyleaf song. It's a lot heavier musically than the rest of this album has been so far.
4/5
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Track 6 - You're Not Alone
I did expect this album to be a little heavier after hearing the intro track, but now halfway through, I see that probably isn't going to happen. Now don't get me wrong... this is going to be one of those "guilty pleasure" kinda albums. The kind you don't want to admit you like, but secretly love it! I won't be buying it anytime soon, but it is definitely going to be worth it for Flyleaf fans.
3/5
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Track 7 - Feels Like Forever
A lot of these songs feel the same. That's my only beef with it. They're pretty good, but they do sound very similar. Once again, that's part of the curse I was talking about earlier. It's all been very good. But seems to be missing something. Maybe she should autotune herself or something. Haha. That may actually be interesting to hear.
2.5/5
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Track 8 - Life Screams
Ok. Here is the title track. It is very slow and poppy. This may be her crossover hit. This is where she wins over the pop crowd and gains a ton of new fans, but alienates the older heavier listeners. Most musicians do this around this point in their careers and it can usually make or break the artist. I loved Hoobastank until they released, "The Reason" and then from that moment on it was all downhill. I foresee this happening the same way for her.
2.5/5
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Track 9 - Faith
I have never been a fan of religious themed songs, so let's hope this isn't one of those. Man... she went all out on this pop-inspired crap on these last 2 songs. I get she's happy now and everything, but geesh. Overdoing it when you're known for screaming can really screw yourself in the end. But hey, at least it wasn't about Jesus. I do like how she has someone singing the background vocals with her towards the end.
2.5/5
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Track 10 - Roxanne (Live)
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. This is a interesting cover. I like when musicians take a song and make it their own. This really doesn't sound anything like the original and that's fine. Sting would be proud. She really owned this cover. This is one of those covers that you really do NEED to hear. I think this may be the best track on this album.
4/5
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Track 11 - Run To You
This may be the lightest track on the album and also the saddest. Pretty nice way to end the album but I do wish it was heavier. I hoped for so much more after the intro track.
2.5/5
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Overall - 33.5/55
Overall, this isn't going to be breaking any sales records anytime soon. There's definitely a couple of really good tracks on here and it's worth a listen for the die-hard Flyleaf fans out there, but don't expect the heaviness that was Flyleaf or you will be sadly disappointed. Willowbee out.
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