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1. Never Fade
2. Lying To The Mirror
3. Panic Chord
4. Puzzle Piece
Release Date: 05/09/2011 | |
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On 6 Lists
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| Summary: Gabrielle shows us why she is one of the top artists to watch in 2012. |
The future looks extremely promising for Gabrielle Aplin, the nineteen year old pop singer/songwriter fresh out of Bath, Somerset. On the verge of releasing her third EP since 2010, she has already been warmly received by fans and critics alike, and Never Fade is a perfect example of why that is. With a four song album length that is modest even by extended play standards, Aplin’s second official release offers a glimpse of what is forthcoming from the mesmeric, whimsical starlet.
With the Acoustic EP in the rearview mirror and the Home EP on the horizon, Never Fade proves to be an important stepping stone in Gabrielle’s still very young career. Whereas her earlier material was focused on stripped-down instrumentation and threadbare production, this EP takes her a small step closer to the limelight. There is a figurative bounce in her step that translates straight onto this record, and her confidence can be felt in the triumphant sounding rhythm of the title track as well as the layered vocal melodies of ‘Lying To The Mirror.’ ‘Panic Chord’ is as uncommon as it is infectious, making for one of the best under-the-radar finds of the year, while the closing track ‘Puzzle Piece’ puts Aplin’s pipes on full display to a background of thunderous drum beats. As the waning moments of ‘Puzzle Piece’ fade out, the listener is left spellbound in a buoyant aura that feels like anything but the end – an appropriate conclusion for an artist who likely has some tremendous success heading her way. The EP’s only flaw may be that there isn’t more of it, but that is an issue that will surely be rectified as fans cry out for more material from the clearly talented songstress.
All in all, the songs on Never Fade make for an irresistible appetizer, complete with pop, indie, and folk flavors that will dance on your aural palette. There’s nothing here that insists upon a complete crossover into accessibility, but the mere presence of mainstream ingredients within the shadow of Aplin’s much quirkier style (in the vein of Lanu’s Megan Washington or Ingrid Michaelson) is what makes this such an intriguing piece. Those looking for flawlessly crafted melodies and heavy doses of personality need not look past Never Fade, which proves to be Aplin’s most colorful composition to date. Look out 2012, because charming indie-pop just might have a new heir to the throne.
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Album Rating: 4
The first artist in my quest to unveil underrated bands/musicians this coming year. Here are some links for your convenience:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0fa5-LWHIM
"Never Fade"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmNXFlwYBdQ
"Lying to the Mirror"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6D1GRCZpaC4
"Panic Chord"
Couldn't find a good link to the last song, but if you like the other 3 I'm sure you'll find it on your own.
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sometimes i wonder if youre actually a 17 year old girl who really likes english class
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why, you want a piece of this?
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Good review!
She's adorable, so I'll probably like this (shallowness revealed). There are a little quirks I don't like, but overall it's pretty tight.
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By the way, here's a link for Puzzle Piece:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Em5ybMZVkDY
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jeez she looks like she's 15 in that picture
Digging: mewithoutYou - Ten Stories Digging: mewithoutYou - Ten Stories
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she's 19, and pretty easy on the eyes if you ask me
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She's a year older than me? Damn, that really seems crazy.
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Good review, I love female songwriters so ill probably give this a ring.
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She's pretty hot, and both her EPs are on Spotify. I haven't listened to them yet, though.
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"Gabrielle shows us why she is one of the top artists to watch in 2012."
Jeez! I promise you I will become a staff member just so I can neg this review in the future.
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Why do you want to neg this?
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Just ignore her, Sowing. It's not worth the debate anyway.
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I want to neg all your reviews actually! because you're the best reviewer and you're wasting your
time with Gabrielle that and Gabrielle this and don't review geniuses like Shiina Ringo or Natalie
Imbruglia!
:^(
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I promise I would have reviewed them if I knew who they were ; (
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It's alright then! ; *
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I'm in love
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I promise I would have reviewed them if I knew who they were ; (
How do you not know who Natalie Imbruglia is?
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I quite simply have never heard the name, but I'd be happy to explore some of her work
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Don't! It's a trap
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