“As I walk above the pavement, I can
feel you walking with me, carrying me,” Yael Meyer sings on her latest
album – her third since “Common Ground” in 2000. This ethereal
quality lies thick within every lyric and melody on the record, as Meyer
sings about celestial choirs, enduring love and the ephemeral nature of
life.
“Everything Will Be Alright” was
written as a continuation of Meyer’s second, 2009 release, “Heartbeat
EP.” The record, a five-track fruit of self-discovery during the Berklee
grad’s break from the industry, spawned television hits.
The saccharine “Shed Their Fear” and “Tea for Two” made their way to romantic comedy/drama shows like “Private Practice” and “Drop Dead Diva” and have unsurprisingly resurfaced in this latest release.
The Chilean songstress’
sound is shy, sweet and girly – her songs would not be out of place
at the quintessential sun-drenched picnic at a park in bloom.
The star of this album is “Backbone,”
a song about finding refuge in the midst of turmoil. The glowing beats
and otherworldly vocal layering are reminiscent of her older offerings.
Velvety and infused with the swing of lounge rhythm and gentle electronica, “Common Ground” was honest in its approach, and gifted listeners with a collection of raw and alluring tracks.
“Everything Will Be Alright,” however, is more polished and conscientious of its surroundings. It only seeks to cradle listeners with a blend of forgettable ditties and Meyer’s airy crooning – proving that sometimes, pretty alone just isn’t good enough.
