She Just Keeps Gettin' Better - A Must Have
Posted August 27, 2010
By LampaFan,
Britt Nicole just keeps getting better. Her debut, Say It, was one of the strongest first releases I have ever heard, and then with last year's The Lost Get Found, she followed up with even better musical arrangements and deeper lyrics.
Now with her first ever EP, simply titled Acoustic, Britt serves up four singles, a fan favorite, and a new song all set to, you guessed it, acoustic music. And let me be the first to say, it's absolutely outstanding.
"Hanging On", the new third single from The Lost Get Found, gets an amazing revamp. This version actually feels lighter, happier, and more meaningful than the somehwhat melancholy pop version. Her vocals are fantastic, and I actually feel that this version may have done better at radio than the current release.
"Set the World On Fire", the only inclusion from her debut, was already a ballad, but this acoustic redo gives a more earthy feel to the song and Britt's vocals are able to stand out more.
"Headphones", a fan favorite from The Lost Get Found, is a very interesting inclusion because the original was so upbeat. It's a passionate, meaningful little tune perfect for troubled teens that need that extra boost during the day. The stripped down feel fits the song well, but I personally like the original version a little bit better.
The no. 1 hit "Walk On the Water" works as equally well with the guitar backing as it does with the original piano backing. It's a good choice, although I like the original a bit better on this version as well.
Another no. 1 and arguably her biggest hit, "The Lost Get Found" is a beautiful track when it is stripped down to a more organic track. Once again, though I prefer the original just a bit more because of it's epic strings. Also, Britt sounds a bit more urgent and compelling on the original.
Finally, the new track "Found By You" is a gorgeous, simple song that is a worshipful prayer to God. I love its acoustic sound and can't imagine it any other way. It will more than likely be released as a single in the future.
Overall, this album is phenomenal. Sure, I mentioned a few of the originals are better than the acoustic versions, but none of them are bad by any means. In fact, they are all superb. Britt's vocals come through clearer on these songs and the lyrics seem even more passionate. It's a must-have for any Britt Nicole fan and a great addition to any worship or acoustic collections. Britt has once again set the bar really high for the rest of her CCM peers, and it's gonna be extremely hard to top this.
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