Engaging Debut
Posted September 08, 2008
By IronJedi,
New VSR artist Kelly Mack’s national debut, Take Me With You, is a project characterized by thoughtful songwriting enhanced by a wide-eyed vulnerability coupled with intimate, personal experience, and delivered in (pop) music that is refreshing, yet conventional. Her disarmingly child-like vocals, reminiscent of Sixpence None the Richer’s Leigh Nash, and the unembellished, unpretentious delivery serves to further distinguish and reinforce the delightful sound of this project.
Ms. Mack’s ability as a songwriter shows not only facility with the craft, but a level of maturity many established artists struggle for. Citing the influences of Waterdeep and 100 Portraits, the transparent and vulnerable psalmistry found on Take Me With You should come as no surprise to those familiar with those bands. Each song serves to convey some aspect of the loving, encouraging nature of God. Ms. Mack describes her songs: “The themes of most of these songs come directly from the Psalms. They are my interpretations and thoughts of the promises and character of God.”
From beginning to end, Ms. Mack has crafted a beautiful collection of songs that are heartfelt and noteworthy expressions of true spirituality- modern psalms, if you will. If you enjoy the softer and more reflective side of artists Addison Road, Dido, Leigh Nash, Miss Angie, Jewel, Colbie Caillat and Nicole Nordeman, then find out what the buzz is about by checking into Kelly Mack’s Take Me With You.
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