The song selection also brings in some more 'modern standards', including "Midnight At The Oasis" and amazingly (as in "I'm amazed that I like it") "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do". Most of the arrangements fall into either the Big Band-ish or waltz-symphonic categories, for the most part supporting (rather than drowning) the vocals. Probably the closest fitting comparison would be those Linda Ronstadt records done with Nelson Riddle.
What I'll be interested in is how Ms. Olstead develops over the next few years. Some of this material doesn't really fit her age (Barry Manilow's "Meet Me, Midnight" for one)...but with a voice like this, I'm expecting great things.
(First posted on Mark Is Cranky)
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Article comments
1 - Spencer
Agreed. I didn't know she was 14 until I read your post. I was out driving somewhere for lunch when I heard her single 'A love that will last'. Thought the production was well done but her voice was what drew me. Skipped lunch, went to pick up the CD instead. I've been listening to it for 4 hours now, spun threw it about half a dozen times and am blown away by her talent...it's a LITTLE over done on 'Sunday kind of love' but I'm a Botti fan so it makes up for it. All in all, a fantastic album.
2 - jo anna
i agree,she has a excellent talent for such a young girl.
3 - nc
This gal is amazing to say the least. To sing like she does at the age of 14/15 or whatever age is unreal. I just hope she doesn't turn down the same path as Brittany Spears, Christina Aguilera, or any of the other pop tarts. This gal, has some real talent. Let's hope she keeps on the high road.
4 - ernie
This girls voice is like finding a gold coin you keep buffing it and it gets brighter and brighter.