At only 26, new Essential artist Brooke Barrettsmith has discovered a wisdom that eludes many twice her age. This is a young woman who is completely comfortable in her own skin and thoroughly certain of the career path she's chosen in Christian music.
Adept at guitar and piano, as well as a prolific writer, Brooke's musical heritage runs deep. "My dad's mom was a Broadway singer in Chicago, and my mom's mom was an Italian opera singer in Chicago. My dad was a professional musician, too. When he was 18 years old, he started doing session drumming and played at venues in Chicago with blues legends like Buddy Guy and B.B. King. So I guess I had no choice? It's in my blood!"
On her self-titled debut, Brooke crafts a style uniquely her own, melding her love of Jeremy Camp, Daughtry and Kelly Clarkson with passionate lyrics that reflect her own life and experiences.
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ehhhhhh| Posted June 07, 2008
I was really looking forward to Brooke's debut. Yeah, I'm pretty disappointed. Although I like the style of pop/rock music she sings, it is all too familiar. "More Real" sounds like it could have easily been a b-side from Krystal Meyers' first album, with its soft rock style. "Quiet My Heart" is extremely Kelly Clarkson, while "Father" is likewise very Fireflight. While it's one of my favorite songs off the cd, "Quiet Streets" sounds VERY VERY VERY much like Krystal Meyers and Fireflight at the same time, with the message of BarlowGirl. It's not really a bad thing for myself, but she needs something more unique to stand out from the pack to really develop a lot of success. The thing I really like, though, is Brooke's voice. It has the angst of Krystal Meyers, the depth of Dawn Richardson, and the strength of Hayley Williams---like a perfect blend of all of them.
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