Karianne Jean describes her sound as modern country. That is a most accurate statement, based on this song. Jean steers away from the traditional country song with "Its Ok", and incorporates rock and R&B elements, to create a powerful and catchy track, with definite crossover appeal. Jean's vocals are undeniably very strong, and it shines on this track. She has the kind of voice that could be at home in country, but also many other genres, making her voice very diverse in that sense, and allowing Jean to experiment with different genres later on in her career.
The lyrics in this song are powerful, and fit Jean's vocals well. It's not a new topic - wanting to just forget everything else while you are with the one you love - but the production of this song and Jean's vocal delivery does make it seem like a new idea.
The chorus goes,
"It's ok to want you
It's ok to need you
It's ok to miss you
When you're not around
Our pride had no place here
All old love's erase here
I just wanna dance to the beat
Of your heart's drum."
Then after the chorus, Jean goes into the verse, toning down with a more gentle approach, versus the way she attacks the vocals on the chorus. It's a nice change of pace, and makes the song very interesting vocally.
One thing lacking in this song is the incorporation of any country instruments at all. Although her voice is a country voice, it is covered up by the rocky instrumentals, making this anything but a country song. It would be interesting to hear how Jean does with a country produced track, or whether she's better off sticking with soulful pop rock.
Overall rating: 3 and 3/4 crowns
The chorus goes,
"It's ok to want you
It's ok to need you
It's ok to miss you
When you're not around
Our pride had no place here
All old love's erase here
I just wanna dance to the beat
Of your heart's drum."
Then after the chorus, Jean goes into the verse, toning down with a more gentle approach, versus the way she attacks the vocals on the chorus. It's a nice change of pace, and makes the song very interesting vocally.
One thing lacking in this song is the incorporation of any country instruments at all. Although her voice is a country voice, it is covered up by the rocky instrumentals, making this anything but a country song. It would be interesting to hear how Jean does with a country produced track, or whether she's better off sticking with soulful pop rock.
Overall rating: 3 and 3/4 crowns
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