Amanda Ply - Runaway

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Amanda Ply – Runaway
2012, Amanda PlyFor Amanda Ply it all started with Beethoven and “FurElise”.  Her discovery of a snow globe ina gift shop at the age of six turned the world upside down for Ply, who wenthome and began to teach herself to pick out songs by ear on an old piano.  Ply quickly graduated to classical pianotraining, which she took for ten years. She spent the next decade developing her craft as a performer andsongwriter.  Now, at the tender age of 25years, Ply is an honest and engaging songwriter who has found her own singularvoice.  Ply is currently touring insupport of her EP, Runaway.

Runaway opens with"A Lovin' That Heals", a gentle pop ballad with mild countryundertones. The classic feel to this tune makes it easy to listen to, and Ply'sexceedingly pleasant voice is a breath of fresh air. "I Secretly" isa solid pop ballad with a memorable chorus. If there’s one complaint it’s that Plyspends a bit too much energy on vocal stylistics in this number. "Let'sJust Fall In Love" is a bubblegum ballad that's easy on the ears butdoesn't make a deep impression.

Ply brings out her soulful side on "Like That", calling out afeckless lover and threatening him with the big kiss off if he doesn't toe theline. This is the most entertaining and vital track on the album, and has majorpotential as a name maker for Amanda Ply. Continuing her chameleon-like shifts,Ply launches into the R&B groove of "Messy Little Piece OfBeautiful", a vibrant pop number with serious commercial legs. Ply soundstotally together here, knocking out a lyrical stream that would make Jason Mrazproud in a soulful voice you won't soon forget.Amanda Ply takes listeners for a ride on Runaway, changing genres and styles asregularly as Celine Dion changes outfits. The fact that she pulls it off without any major breakdowns is even moreimpressive.  Ply has the ability toappeal to a very wide range of fans based on her current approach to craftingsongs; and her easy vocal style and elastic voice are more than worth tuning infor.  This might just be one of the mostintriguing musical introductions you’ll have in 2012.

Rating: 4.5 Stars (Out of 5)Learn more at www.amandaply.com.