DEBUT ALBUM REVIEW - CAYLEE HAMMACK - IF IT WASN'T FOR YOU
This Friday (14th August) will see US singer-songwriter, Caylee Hammack release her debut album, If It Wasn't For You.
Just Friends starts with Caylee's softer vocals with a soft instrumental playing in the background. The first verse sees Caylee softer vocals being demonstrated allowing the lyrics to come across beautifully thanks to it's meaningful songwriting. I love the message within this song, and it's one that needs to be heard. The moment the song turned rockier, I adored the song even more thanks to the electric guitar. The chorus features sassy vocals that bought another dynamic to the song which I think listeners are going to love. Just Friends will definitely speak volumes to anything that has had their heart broken. The second verse continues Just Friends wonderfully with Caylee's sassiness which is portrayed fantastically within her rockier vocals. The instrumental is everything within this song. The final verse brings everything about Just Friends together so wonderfully that I couldn't help but enjoy every single moment of this song.
Redhead Featuring Reba McEntire starts with a rocky drum instrumental that allows us listeners to hear a very different side of Caylee that I think is just amazing. The first verse sees Caylee's rockier more edgier vocals being delivered which gives us listeners this real feel for women empowerment. The lyrics are one of pure fun, and written from experience (I guess!) The chorus features some extremely catchy lyrics that you can tell Caylee has written based on experiences she has gone through. Reba and Caylee's harmonies are wonderful. The second verse continues with Reba taking the lead vocals and what an honour it is hearing her vocals on a track on pure genius. Reba's powerhouse vocals are ones that suited the lyrics so much, and with the lyrics blend so well together. The instrumental in the middle of Redhead gives you the real sense of empowerment which I love. Redhead ends with the final chorus which is just wonderful as it ends the song with a real warmth, and honesty about the song.
Preciatcha starts with a piano instrumental which compliments Caylee's softer vocal range amazingly. The first verse sees Caylee's softer vocal displayed with her soulful, and meaningful vocals that I have to admit amazed me. The lyrics within the first verse are very raw, and special as they are displayed with an attention to detail within the vocals. The chorus features some wonderfully emotional lyrics that I caught myself getting emotional over. The second verse continues Preciatcha incredibly as her softer vocals continue bringing so much life to the song which I just love. The attention to detail within this verse is something that I adore, so thank you Caylee. The final verse of Preciatcha sees the lyrics come full circle with the song especially with it's meaning. Caylee's softer vocal is everything on this song.
Sister starts with a piano and electric guitar instrumental. The first verse sees Caylee's softer vocal being displayed with her soulful songwriting being displayed which takes you nicely in the chorus as it all blends together rather beautifully. The chorus features some wonderfully vocal tones and songwriting that brings a lot to the song in more ways that one which I happen to adore. The lyrics within the chorus are rather special and unique that I am very excited about hearing live. The second verse continues with Caylee's softer vocal range which leads to some rather beautiful moments within the song. This song is currently speaking volumes to me. The final verse sees Sister continue with this beautiful soft vocal tone from Caylee which brings so much more to the song. Sister ending with the chorus of the song my god, I loved it especially as we got to hear another side of Caylee's vocal range.
Just Like You starts with a electric guitar instrumental giving a more rockier, edgier feel to the song which I have to say gives another wonderful layer to this song. The first verse sees Caylee's rockier much upbeat vocal being demonstrated which I have to admit I love as it showcases another side of Caylee's incredible versatility as an artist. The chorus of Just Like You features some wonderful vibrant lyrics which add another dimension to this song. I happen to like the message within the song the more the song goes on. The second verse continues Just Like You wonderfully as it blends everything about a song together so beautifully well in a wonderful unexpected way. Loving the rockier side of Caylee's vocals within this song, however the moment things change going into the third verse I was even more amazed. The final verse sees Caylee demonstrated another side of her edgier, and edgier vocal which I liked a lot and I think others will when they hear Just Like You.
King Size Bed starts with a softer instrumental with many different instruments. The first verse sees a more vocal Caylee being demonstrated within this song as it sees the lyrics build up a lot thanks to its lyrics. The chorus features some wonderfully wracking, and vibrant lyrics that I have to admit sum up who Caylee is as an individual, and artist extremely well. Caylee's songwriting is pure brilliance. The second verse continues King Size Bed beautifully with some beautiful lyrics that allow us listeners to build up their own interruption of the song. The bridge of King Size Bed features some of the most poignant lyrics within the song beautifully and at a slower pace leading into the final verse of the song. King Size Bed ending with the final chorus gives the song a rather special ending that I have to admit is just brilliant.
Forged In The Fire starts with a soulful sounding guitar instrumental that I have to say breaks up the album wonderfully showcasing many different sides to who Caylee is as artist which is just wonderful. The first verse sees Caylee's softer vocal range be at the front of the song allowing the incredible lyrics there moment in the spotlight whilst still allowing Caylee's vocals to shine through. The chorus features some of the most purest lyrics of the album within this song alone. Caylee's vocal and lyrics of Forged In The Fire is incredibly beautiful. The second verse continues with Caylee's softer vocal range still being displayed in a way that I think listeners are going to love allowing this to hear every single word that is being sung. I adore the journey in which Forged In The Fire takes you on throughout the song. The final verse of Forged In The Fire is a slowed down a little which is just beautifully leading into the final chorus which is sees Caylee's more powerful vocals being displayed.
Family Tree starts with a very party sounding instrumental which I happen to love about giving a real feel for the song instantly. The first verse sees Caylee's fiery vocals come in with her meaningful lyrics which feature on the song, and I have to admit are very moving as it reminds very listener about their families. The chorus features some really real, and catchy lyrics that you can't help but sing along with. Family Tree has some real truth in it which a lot of the listeners of the song will be able to relate with. Caylee's vocals are just perfect to the lyrics being sung. The second verse of Family Tree continues with Caylee's softer vocals which gives more meaning to the song. The final verse of Family Tree is one of pure brilliance, and honesty that is complimented greatly by Caylee's stunning vocals. Family Tree is one song, I am very excited to hear live.
Mean Something featuring Ashley McBryde, and Tenille Townes starts with an electric guitar instrumental. The first verse sees Caylee on the lead vocals with some beautifully stunning lyrics that open the song up wonderfully as they get you thinking about our own lives. The moment Tenille, and Ashley come in with their harmonies I was blown away - these 3 ladies vocals together are a powerhouse as the chorus shows. The chorus features some incredibly honest lyrics which I caught myself wanting to sing along with despite not knowing the words. Mean Something is pure genius, and one song I am very thankful for on this Caylee's debut album. The second verse continues with Tenille Townes on lead vocals which is beautiful allowing her the opportunity to showcase her beautiful vocal range whilst also giving the lyrics there moment. Ashley's harmonies with Tenille are beautiful. The final verse sees Tenille, Ashley, and Caylee get individual lines on this verse allowing all the artists to showcase their beautiful vocal ranges. Mean Something ending with the chorus for me is the perfect way to end this stunning song.
Small Town Hypocrite starts with a beautiful guitar instrumental which opens the song up beautifully. The first verse sees Caylee's beautifully soft vocal range being demonstrated right from the start with her meaningful lyrics being given there moment to shine. I love the journey that the lyrics take you on within this song. The chorus of Small Town Hypocrite is my favourite verse of this song because of it's stunning songwriting, and Caylee's mind-blowing vocals which I also have to say are beyond amazing. Small Town Hypocrite has reminded me that one way or another we are all hypocrites. The second verse continues Small Town Hypocrite beautifully with her higher vocal range been demonstrated that I just adore thanks to everything that Caylee does within this song especially as her vocal gets softer. The final verse of Small Town Hypocrite sees Caylee's softer vocals take you on a journey with emotion which is just beautiful. What a journey Small Town Hypocrite takes you on.
Gold starts with a guitar instrumental which I have to admit I love a lot especially with Caylee's dreamy softer vocals on the first verse. The first verse of Gold sees Caylee showcasing her meaningful song writing skills. The chorus features sees Caylee's higher vocals being demonstrated with her soulful tone that I happen to adore. The second verse continues Gold with the guitar instrumental which has stayed throughout giving the track a little life. The lyrics are just beautiful, and very Caylee in the way of the songwriting which I adore especially her soulful vocals being demonstrated amazingly at the end of the song.
New Level Of Life starts with a instrumental which has a little dark sounding instrumental that happens to give something rather special to the song before Caylee's vocals even kick in. The first verse sees Caylee's softer vocal be demonstrated along with her beautiful songwriting skills especially with soulful tone, and sassiness. The chorus of New Level Of Live features some wonderfully written lyrics with some vibrant lyrics, and vocal tones from Caylee which I have to admit give so much to the song. The chorus gives this real feel of incredibleness to the song that a lot of listeners are going to love. The second verse continues New Level Of Live with a lot of energy, and brilliantness within the lyrics, and from Caylee's vocal range in which I wasn't expecting at times and you know what I was amazed. I adore the catchiness of this verse. The final verse sees Caylee's upbeat vocal range demonstrated with her happiness displayed within the lyrics. The lyrics are super catchiness, and had me singing along from start to finish.
If It Wasn't For You is made up of 13 songs of which Caylee wrote or co-wrote.
Just Friends starts with Caylee's softer vocals with a soft instrumental playing in the background. The first verse sees Caylee softer vocals being demonstrated allowing the lyrics to come across beautifully thanks to it's meaningful songwriting. I love the message within this song, and it's one that needs to be heard. The moment the song turned rockier, I adored the song even more thanks to the electric guitar. The chorus features sassy vocals that bought another dynamic to the song which I think listeners are going to love. Just Friends will definitely speak volumes to anything that has had their heart broken. The second verse continues Just Friends wonderfully with Caylee's sassiness which is portrayed fantastically within her rockier vocals. The instrumental is everything within this song. The final verse brings everything about Just Friends together so wonderfully that I couldn't help but enjoy every single moment of this song.
Redhead Featuring Reba McEntire starts with a rocky drum instrumental that allows us listeners to hear a very different side of Caylee that I think is just amazing. The first verse sees Caylee's rockier more edgier vocals being delivered which gives us listeners this real feel for women empowerment. The lyrics are one of pure fun, and written from experience (I guess!) The chorus features some extremely catchy lyrics that you can tell Caylee has written based on experiences she has gone through. Reba and Caylee's harmonies are wonderful. The second verse continues with Reba taking the lead vocals and what an honour it is hearing her vocals on a track on pure genius. Reba's powerhouse vocals are ones that suited the lyrics so much, and with the lyrics blend so well together. The instrumental in the middle of Redhead gives you the real sense of empowerment which I love. Redhead ends with the final chorus which is just wonderful as it ends the song with a real warmth, and honesty about the song.
Preciatcha starts with a piano instrumental which compliments Caylee's softer vocal range amazingly. The first verse sees Caylee's softer vocal displayed with her soulful, and meaningful vocals that I have to admit amazed me. The lyrics within the first verse are very raw, and special as they are displayed with an attention to detail within the vocals. The chorus features some wonderfully emotional lyrics that I caught myself getting emotional over. The second verse continues Preciatcha incredibly as her softer vocals continue bringing so much life to the song which I just love. The attention to detail within this verse is something that I adore, so thank you Caylee. The final verse of Preciatcha sees the lyrics come full circle with the song especially with it's meaning. Caylee's softer vocal is everything on this song.
Sister starts with a piano and electric guitar instrumental. The first verse sees Caylee's softer vocal being displayed with her soulful songwriting being displayed which takes you nicely in the chorus as it all blends together rather beautifully. The chorus features some wonderfully vocal tones and songwriting that brings a lot to the song in more ways that one which I happen to adore. The lyrics within the chorus are rather special and unique that I am very excited about hearing live. The second verse continues with Caylee's softer vocal range which leads to some rather beautiful moments within the song. This song is currently speaking volumes to me. The final verse sees Sister continue with this beautiful soft vocal tone from Caylee which brings so much more to the song. Sister ending with the chorus of the song my god, I loved it especially as we got to hear another side of Caylee's vocal range.
Just Like You starts with a electric guitar instrumental giving a more rockier, edgier feel to the song which I have to say gives another wonderful layer to this song. The first verse sees Caylee's rockier much upbeat vocal being demonstrated which I have to admit I love as it showcases another side of Caylee's incredible versatility as an artist. The chorus of Just Like You features some wonderful vibrant lyrics which add another dimension to this song. I happen to like the message within the song the more the song goes on. The second verse continues Just Like You wonderfully as it blends everything about a song together so beautifully well in a wonderful unexpected way. Loving the rockier side of Caylee's vocals within this song, however the moment things change going into the third verse I was even more amazed. The final verse sees Caylee demonstrated another side of her edgier, and edgier vocal which I liked a lot and I think others will when they hear Just Like You.
King Size Bed starts with a softer instrumental with many different instruments. The first verse sees a more vocal Caylee being demonstrated within this song as it sees the lyrics build up a lot thanks to its lyrics. The chorus features some wonderfully wracking, and vibrant lyrics that I have to admit sum up who Caylee is as an individual, and artist extremely well. Caylee's songwriting is pure brilliance. The second verse continues King Size Bed beautifully with some beautiful lyrics that allow us listeners to build up their own interruption of the song. The bridge of King Size Bed features some of the most poignant lyrics within the song beautifully and at a slower pace leading into the final verse of the song. King Size Bed ending with the final chorus gives the song a rather special ending that I have to admit is just brilliant.
Forged In The Fire starts with a soulful sounding guitar instrumental that I have to say breaks up the album wonderfully showcasing many different sides to who Caylee is as artist which is just wonderful. The first verse sees Caylee's softer vocal range be at the front of the song allowing the incredible lyrics there moment in the spotlight whilst still allowing Caylee's vocals to shine through. The chorus features some of the most purest lyrics of the album within this song alone. Caylee's vocal and lyrics of Forged In The Fire is incredibly beautiful. The second verse continues with Caylee's softer vocal range still being displayed in a way that I think listeners are going to love allowing this to hear every single word that is being sung. I adore the journey in which Forged In The Fire takes you on throughout the song. The final verse of Forged In The Fire is a slowed down a little which is just beautifully leading into the final chorus which is sees Caylee's more powerful vocals being displayed.
Family Tree starts with a very party sounding instrumental which I happen to love about giving a real feel for the song instantly. The first verse sees Caylee's fiery vocals come in with her meaningful lyrics which feature on the song, and I have to admit are very moving as it reminds very listener about their families. The chorus features some really real, and catchy lyrics that you can't help but sing along with. Family Tree has some real truth in it which a lot of the listeners of the song will be able to relate with. Caylee's vocals are just perfect to the lyrics being sung. The second verse of Family Tree continues with Caylee's softer vocals which gives more meaning to the song. The final verse of Family Tree is one of pure brilliance, and honesty that is complimented greatly by Caylee's stunning vocals. Family Tree is one song, I am very excited to hear live.
Mean Something featuring Ashley McBryde, and Tenille Townes starts with an electric guitar instrumental. The first verse sees Caylee on the lead vocals with some beautifully stunning lyrics that open the song up wonderfully as they get you thinking about our own lives. The moment Tenille, and Ashley come in with their harmonies I was blown away - these 3 ladies vocals together are a powerhouse as the chorus shows. The chorus features some incredibly honest lyrics which I caught myself wanting to sing along with despite not knowing the words. Mean Something is pure genius, and one song I am very thankful for on this Caylee's debut album. The second verse continues with Tenille Townes on lead vocals which is beautiful allowing her the opportunity to showcase her beautiful vocal range whilst also giving the lyrics there moment. Ashley's harmonies with Tenille are beautiful. The final verse sees Tenille, Ashley, and Caylee get individual lines on this verse allowing all the artists to showcase their beautiful vocal ranges. Mean Something ending with the chorus for me is the perfect way to end this stunning song.
Small Town Hypocrite starts with a beautiful guitar instrumental which opens the song up beautifully. The first verse sees Caylee's beautifully soft vocal range being demonstrated right from the start with her meaningful lyrics being given there moment to shine. I love the journey that the lyrics take you on within this song. The chorus of Small Town Hypocrite is my favourite verse of this song because of it's stunning songwriting, and Caylee's mind-blowing vocals which I also have to say are beyond amazing. Small Town Hypocrite has reminded me that one way or another we are all hypocrites. The second verse continues Small Town Hypocrite beautifully with her higher vocal range been demonstrated that I just adore thanks to everything that Caylee does within this song especially as her vocal gets softer. The final verse of Small Town Hypocrite sees Caylee's softer vocals take you on a journey with emotion which is just beautiful. What a journey Small Town Hypocrite takes you on.
Gold starts with a guitar instrumental which I have to admit I love a lot especially with Caylee's dreamy softer vocals on the first verse. The first verse of Gold sees Caylee showcasing her meaningful song writing skills. The chorus features sees Caylee's higher vocals being demonstrated with her soulful tone that I happen to adore. The second verse continues Gold with the guitar instrumental which has stayed throughout giving the track a little life. The lyrics are just beautiful, and very Caylee in the way of the songwriting which I adore especially her soulful vocals being demonstrated amazingly at the end of the song.
New Level Of Life starts with a instrumental which has a little dark sounding instrumental that happens to give something rather special to the song before Caylee's vocals even kick in. The first verse sees Caylee's softer vocal be demonstrated along with her beautiful songwriting skills especially with soulful tone, and sassiness. The chorus of New Level Of Live features some wonderfully written lyrics with some vibrant lyrics, and vocal tones from Caylee which I have to admit give so much to the song. The chorus gives this real feel of incredibleness to the song that a lot of listeners are going to love. The second verse continues New Level Of Live with a lot of energy, and brilliantness within the lyrics, and from Caylee's vocal range in which I wasn't expecting at times and you know what I was amazed. I adore the catchiness of this verse. The final verse sees Caylee's upbeat vocal range demonstrated with her happiness displayed within the lyrics. The lyrics are super catchiness, and had me singing along from start to finish.
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