Coles Whalen-I Wrote This For You [LP]
by the Swami
Coles Whalen has officially graduated. Her latest, and easily her best release, I Wrote This For You, showcases what a formidable talent Whalen has become. While her original release date was last fall, the extra time and fervor she and producer Michael Flanders took on the album excels within each song.
Taking the plunge and moving to Nashville created quite a few rewards for Whalen. One, she was able to enlist some top-flight songwriters and musicians to channel her vision, including local standout Christopher Jak. While her bluesy folk attitude is apparent, it’s songs like “Wake Up Easy” and “Paper Airplane” that give examples of the brilliant mind behind the beauty. The standout track for me was “Cactus” – a true departure from the rest of the album, and easily one of the more creative balances of indie pop I have heard in quite some time. Other strong tracks include the radio ready “Cannonball” and the brave cover of “Chasing Cars” from Snow Patrol.
All said, Coles Whalen should be the rising star from Colorado – 13 tracks on an album could scare you now a days, but not when the content, lyrically and musically, is profound and jam-packed with zealous and incredibly talented femme flavor.
Category: A-Sides
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