Olivia released her Weightless EP this spring. A light pop record with quality vocals, this is a strong effort from the 16=-year -old artist.
Olivia released her pop EP, entitled Weightless on May 20. The Canadian singer/songwriter is only 16 years old, with five years of performing under her belt. Olivia wrote and recorded her debut album at 13 and is now back with new material. A collection of predominantly upbeat pop songs, Weightless demonstrates promise for this young artist’s future.
Weightless opens with the title track. Weaving a vocal tonality slightly reminiscent of Lorde with squarely pop instrumentation, the arrangement is enjoyable. A lyrical musicality carries through the catchy “Weightless.” Though it borders on having a background-tune vibe, this is a solid start for Olivia.
Track two on Weightless is “Ferris Wheel.” Though Olivia’s voice itself sounds adult, this song has an almost Disney-pop feel to it. With accessible rhythms, audiences will quickly begin to tap their hands and feet. However, "Ferris Wheel" will likely attract younger audiences. Immediately following is “Outshine The Stars.” Incorporating a range of emotion, this track is well suited to a rom-com montage scene. “Outshine The Stars” successfully brings Weightless into the foreground.
Next, “Skyline" enters with smooth vocals and a catchy beat. However, it feels as though there could have been more in the way of dynamic variations. The result is a loss of audience attention after the first minute. Similarly, “Freckles And Sunshine” is a light-hearted song that would benefit from an extra push.
The last track on Weightless is “Without You.” A relatable and heartsick tune, it would be interesting to hear more emotion in Olivia’s vocals rather than just the lyrics. However, this pared-down track is beautifully sung. “Without You” bodes well for Olivia’s future.
Weightless is a solid album from Olivia. Though not quite meeting its high-impact potential, it clearly demonstrates that this artist has something to offer. Audiences will look forward to the next project from Olivia.
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