The Big Takeover, Issue 63
It’s not hard to see why this talented New Jersey songstress’s music has appeared on TV shows on AMC, FX, and MTV (like The Hills). Her third album (following 2003’s This is Mine and 2005’s Shadow & Splendor) is filled with slickly-produced, lighthearted, and mainstream-ready pop tunes, each one featuring her sweet, playful coo, which alternately resembles Sheryl Crow, Juliana Hatfield, and Lisa Loeb. Perhaps Rose could take more chances with the song arrangements, most of which are fairly conventional and too overly polished – to wit, even The New York Dolls’ Steve Conte’s guitar-playing on four tracks is barely noticeable! Still, Rose’s charming voice and strong lyrics, especially on vibrant, airy songs like “Hope” and “Wreck at Best,” keep the album consistently listenable and gratifying.
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