When an artist makes music because it’s the kind they actually want to hear, a certain authenticity and heart emerges, which can’t be found in the more methodical, stream-chasing releases more commonly stumbled across.
Mariana Bell describes her new album as the record she needed to hear, and the songs speaks volumes on behalf of that.
Presenting as a kind of intimate and nuanced alternative pop project, Give It A Go! begins with the breathy and beachside aura of Welcome, a calming then euphoric exploration of self. A nineties pop progression and vocals rise from gentle to impassioned; through a fresh melody and a story that connects for its purity of reflection.
These qualities make up the lifeblood of this album, and Mariana Bell’s voice in both subject matter and sound is an absolute pleasure to escape into. The production lets the natural intricacies of the music create a perfect ambiance around you, and meanwhile the acoustic aspects, the rises from delicate to bold, all keep things interesting and even catchy.
From the eighties anthemic bounce of Romcom through the lushness of synth-pop in Bag of Bones, with acoustic gems along the way, and conceptual realism that’s refreshingly honest – eleven original songs and not a bad moment to mention. Give It A Go! is perfectly titled, so go ahead.
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