With the release of her studio album ‘Kiss’, Carly Rae Jepsen has proved that she’s more than just a one hit wonder. The singer, who hails from Mission, British Columbia, got her start on Canadian Idol. She was later swept under Justin Bieber’s musical wing and her song “Call Me Maybe” became a chart topper.
‘Kiss’ is the perfect blend of modern jams and retro-sounding tunes. Despite being a pop album, the track list is rich in variety and no two songs sound the same. Some remind us of ’80s songs sung by the likes of Debbie Gibson and others. Collaborations with Justin Bieber (“Beautiful”) and Owl City (“Good Time”) can also be found on the album and add just the right amount of punch and base to a poppy collection of tunes. Josh Ramsay from Mariana’s Trench helped produced the album and while we don’t get to hear his voice, it’s still cool knowing that he had something to do with it!
This isn’t Carly’s first album. ‘Tug of War’ was released back in 2008 and she came out with an EP called ‘Curiosity’ earlier this year. This album is definitely her best collection of songs yet and is now available in stores. ‘Kiss’ is the perfect addition to any pop-lover’s collection!
Rating: 4/5