"But here's the simple truth, do what you dare to do."
Lane sings this lyric on the opening track of her newest self-titled EP, titled "Lightning." This lyric is not only a good lesson for everyone, but it's also something that has become more and more apparent in Lane's music. Lane dares to experiment with different sounds, and different kinds of songs. She dares to be vulnerable and she dares to be positive, and she dares to be country as much as she dares to be pop. Lane is all about spreading sunshine, but on this EP, she's also all about spreading originality.
Lane sings this lyric on the opening track of her newest self-titled EP, titled "Lightning." This lyric is not only a good lesson for everyone, but it's also something that has become more and more apparent in Lane's music. Lane dares to experiment with different sounds, and different kinds of songs. She dares to be vulnerable and she dares to be positive, and she dares to be country as much as she dares to be pop. Lane is all about spreading sunshine, but on this EP, she's also all about spreading originality.
The second track, "Quarter Life Crisis" is the best track to show how unafraid Lane is to be honest, and really put her personality into her songs. Lane approaches the topic of being a mid-twenty year old, and not really knowing what you're doing. "Real's a little bit too real," she sings, echoing a sentiment that many young people feel, but few people are able to put into a song. The rap breakdown in the bridge is again, different, but it allows Lane to insert a bit more personality, especially with the "25, what am I doing with my life?"
"She Fits" is the best song on the EP, but not just because of the quality of the lyric. It's also because of the mature perspective Lane takes on an old relationship: understanding that his new relationship fits him better than she ever did. There are so many love songs out there, and it's difficult to find something to say that hasn't already been said. This song is something new, and talks about love in a way that isn't overdone. The country-pop track would be a viable option as a single, and has been getting a lot of very positive response from fans who relate.
"She Fits" is the best song on the EP, but not just because of the quality of the lyric. It's also because of the mature perspective Lane takes on an old relationship: understanding that his new relationship fits him better than she ever did. There are so many love songs out there, and it's difficult to find something to say that hasn't already been said. This song is something new, and talks about love in a way that isn't overdone. The country-pop track would be a viable option as a single, and has been getting a lot of very positive response from fans who relate.
The best way to describe the genre of this EP is twangy upbeat country with a commercial pop gloss. More traditional country pop shows up in the ballad "She Fits," and pop/rock shows up in "My Heartache." Hints of country rap show up in the bridge of "Quarter Life Crisis," but even with all the different influences, Lane and her producer manage to keep the project cohesive and to establish a specific sound for Lane. "Keychain," the EP's final track does the best job of representing her sound as a whole, maybe the best representation of the EP sound-wise. The catchy track is groovy and beat-driven, but pays homage to Lane's country roots with prominent banjo showing up throughout the song. The song is unique and catchy, something that Lane has proven she does very well.
This EP ranges from empowering songs, to songs teaching life lessons, to angry heartbreak jams. But what Lane does best on this record is the shift in her perspective on life and love. Olivia Lane tells stories of love and heartbreak from a more mature perspective than Lane has done in the past. This is a definite evolution for Lane in sound and lyrical content, and every change that she has made to her music on this record was for the better, and resulted in a very good record.
Best tracks: Quarter Life Crisis, She Fits, Keychain
Throwaway tracks: There's A Guy
Overall rating: 4 crowns
This EP ranges from empowering songs, to songs teaching life lessons, to angry heartbreak jams. But what Lane does best on this record is the shift in her perspective on life and love. Olivia Lane tells stories of love and heartbreak from a more mature perspective than Lane has done in the past. This is a definite evolution for Lane in sound and lyrical content, and every change that she has made to her music on this record was for the better, and resulted in a very good record.
Best tracks: Quarter Life Crisis, She Fits, Keychain
Throwaway tracks: There's A Guy
Overall rating: 4 crowns
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