A former The Voice contestant, Weston is slowly making a name for herself in Nashville. On Team Adam, Season 1, she made it to the Top 2 on his team, but was unfairly eliminated when she performed a flawless version of "I Will Always Love You." This was four years ago now. Since then, Weston has released three albums, this being her most recent. With this album, Weston takes listeners on a journey through her "young heart" and the heart of any young woman.
The record begins with "Play It All Again," one of the most upbeat and happy songs on the album. A classic radio country track, this song is big and bold, and starts off the record proving that Weston would fit in perfectly on the radio beside Luke Bryan and Miranda Lambert. Pop rock mixes with country in this song, with the dance driven beats and booming electric guitars. Lyrically, the track discusses "that summertime feeling" and just letting go and having no worries. This song is a introduction to Weston's powerful vocals and her unique singing style that sets her apart from the rest.
"Graveyard" is one of the most interesting songs on the record. This track is more alternative/electro-rock than country, and is an oddball compared to the rest of the music on the record. Despite that fact, this song is incredible. It has a catchy country-influenced vibe, but rocky quality that is reminiscent old music by Avril Lavigne. The lyrics represent a different side of a "young heart," as evident by the chorus:
"You make go insane, but you're not the one to blame
Under my skin, I feel it rushing in, I'm giving in
I’ll be your fallen star, light me up here in the dark
Where the hearts are, its a graveyard."
The lyrics in this song are deep and powerful, and the haunted production reflects the dark and deep lyrics.
"Graveyard" is one of the most interesting songs on the record. This track is more alternative/electro-rock than country, and is an oddball compared to the rest of the music on the record. Despite that fact, this song is incredible. It has a catchy country-influenced vibe, but rocky quality that is reminiscent old music by Avril Lavigne. The lyrics represent a different side of a "young heart," as evident by the chorus:
"You make go insane, but you're not the one to blame
Under my skin, I feel it rushing in, I'm giving in
I’ll be your fallen star, light me up here in the dark
Where the hearts are, its a graveyard."
The lyrics in this song are deep and powerful, and the haunted production reflects the dark and deep lyrics.
Two major highlights on the record are "Little Bit of Everything" and "No Strings Attached." The former is another light track, a nice change of pace from the heavy songs on the rest of the record. This song is a typical track to be on a young woman's album, just describing herself. Uptempo country-pop, this is a song sure to get girls off their feet and jumping around. Sharing the same name with the Keith Urban song, this song has some Urban influence with the guitar solo, and happy, real lyrics. This is a standout because its joyful theme of accepting of Weston is, and not as cliche like many songs with the same idea. Weston brings on fellow The Voice alum, Amber Carrington for "No Strings Attached." A heartfelt acoustic ballad, this track speaks of a controversial and shamed topic in a blunt, but sorrowful way, emphasizing Weston's talent as a lyricist and singer.
Young Heart ends with "Lock & Key," the best song on the album. This track speaks of true love. The chorus is full of beautiful imagery, like "We fit perfectly/Like a lock and key" and "And our songs the sweetest melody/And we’ll live this love on repeat." Arguably the best pure love song since Taylor Swift's "Love Story," this song describes easy, pure, beautiful love with no complications. It is a fantasy, a unrealistic expectation, but when listening to the song, you get hope, that maybe you will one day find love as beautiful as this song makes it out to be.
Casey Weston takes listeners on an adventure, through happiness and summers, painful, hurtful times, and finally to find true love. Weston finds her sound with this record, and it outshines everything she has ever done before. Beautifully crafted and sung, this album is a masterpiece.
Best tracks: No Strings Attached, Lock & Key, Little Bit of Everything
Throwaway tracks: Before the Sun Came Up
Overall rating: 4 and a half crowns
Young Heart ends with "Lock & Key," the best song on the album. This track speaks of true love. The chorus is full of beautiful imagery, like "We fit perfectly/Like a lock and key" and "And our songs the sweetest melody/And we’ll live this love on repeat." Arguably the best pure love song since Taylor Swift's "Love Story," this song describes easy, pure, beautiful love with no complications. It is a fantasy, a unrealistic expectation, but when listening to the song, you get hope, that maybe you will one day find love as beautiful as this song makes it out to be.
Casey Weston takes listeners on an adventure, through happiness and summers, painful, hurtful times, and finally to find true love. Weston finds her sound with this record, and it outshines everything she has ever done before. Beautifully crafted and sung, this album is a masterpiece.
Best tracks: No Strings Attached, Lock & Key, Little Bit of Everything
Throwaway tracks: Before the Sun Came Up
Overall rating: 4 and a half crowns
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