EP REVIEW - TENILLE TOWNES - MASQUERADES
This Friday (22nd April) will see Canadian singer-songwriter, Tenille Townes release her brand new EP, Masquerades.
Masquerades is made up of 7 tracks.
Photo Credit: Lauren Dunn/ Sony Nashville
When You Need It featuring Wrabel has a sweet instrumental to start which accompanies Tenille's soft vocal in the first verse. The first verse features Tenille's crisp tone at the forefront with lyrics that have a lot of heart within them. Some of the lyrics are catchy allowing for a clear message within the song to come across especially in the chorus. The chorus is beautifully timed and toned by Tenille to allow some moments of poignancy. The second verse of When You Need It sees Wrabel taking the lead giving us listeners the opportunity to hear his take of the songs meaning and the way in which the songs lyrics are delivered. The moment Tenille and Wrabel's voices meet for the chorus is stunning as it takes the song to the next level. A duet I never knew, I needed to hear. The final verse is one that sees both artists working together with their stunning harmonies being showcased with solo lines ahead of the final chorus ending When You Need It beautifully.
When's It Gonna Happen has an upbeat guitar instrumental setting the tone of the song up beautifully. The first verse sees Tenille's crisp vocal range at the forefront allowing for her incredible songwriting to be shown a lot of honesty being displayed. There is something so magical about the way that Tenille sings her songs that leaves us listeners always wanting more. The chorus of When's It Gonna Happen features some beautiful lyrics that are heartfelt and based on an experience that Tenille has been through. I am very excited about hearing this song live as soon as we can as there is so something so magical. The second verse of When's It Gonna Happen continues with even more honesty being shared that many listeners will be able to relatable with whether it's now, in the past or in their future - this is what is special and super unique about all of Tenille's songs. The bridge of this song displays the songs key lyrics and I love how Tenille's vocal tone changes to a little softer adding a more poignant feel ahead of the final chorus coming in and ending the song wonderfully. Never been able to relate to a song from Tenille like I have with this one.
The Sound Of Being Alone starts with an upbeat rocky feel instrumental which sees a side of Tenille and her vocals that I wasn't expecting but one I absolutely love. There is something so different to The Sound Of Being Alone that actually has me seeing another side of who Tenille is as an artist - being one that I really appreciate. The chorus has some sweet heartfelt lyrics that I caught myself learning to extremely carefully. The second verse of The Sound Of Being Alone continues with Tenille's crisp tone at the forefront taking us listeners on one hell of a journey that I caught myself relating with on some of the lyrics. The final line of a little softer tone allowing for the lyrics to get there moment to shine, loved the sharp ending.
Villain In Me has a guitar instrumental to start which compliments Tenille's soft vocal tone in the first verse. The first verse sees Tenille's heartfelt vocal tone shine through which in turn allows for some stunning lyrics to come through that I caught myself to listening to very carefully. The chorus features some of the most beautiful thought about lyrics that will get the listeners thinking about their own lives, and the message in the song is rather special - this is something Tenille has fantastically. The second verse of Villain In Me continues with Tenille's honesty shining through even more due to the melody being one that is relatable, and the feel of not being alone is a rather special one that is needed at this moment in time.The one thing I love is the way that the chorus being the song together beautifully after every single verse. The bridge features many of the songs heartfelt lyrics that are in a crisper tone which for me I personally loved especially going into the final chorus bringing the song to a fantastic end.
Shared Walls featuring Breland starts with a guitar instrumental which perfectly compliments Tenille's vocal tone. The first verse sees Tenille's soft tone at the forefront with the lyrics being ones that will instantly connect with many of us listeners. The songs journey is one that I really am appreciating with very single emotion especially within the chorus as they are very heartfelt based on an experience which for me is something I really appreciate hearing from an artist. The second verse of Shared Walls has Breland taking the reins allowing for this crisp yet soft vocal give the lyrics another side of life as you hear them from a different perspective. As Tenille and Breland come together for the chorus its stunning as their harmonies blend perfectly together giving the song even more life, and I didn't think that it was possible. I have a so much admiration for the decision to release a song like this.
Same Road Home has an upbeat instrumental which breaks up this EP fantastically as us listeners are being given the opportunity to see many different sides of who Tenille is as an artist. The first verse sees Tenille's crisp tone with some honest lyrics that you can hear Tenille has written based on an experience within her own life, and is determined to help other people. The chorus features many catchy lyrics that I caught myself singing along with as well as appreciating very single lyrics being sung. The second verse of Same Road Home continues with Tenille's upbeat tone being bought to the forefront adding another dynamic to the song with even more heartfelt lyrics being shared. The chorus links every single verse beautifully together. The bridge is stunning, and showcases the songs key lyrics as well as seeing the softer tone of who Tenille is being shown. The final chorus brings the song to a nice end.
Light In Your Eyes has an quirky upbeat instrumental that personally for me is the perfect way end Tenille's EP as you get to hear exactly who Tenille is as an artist. The first and second verses see Tenille's crisp soft vocal at the forefront with lyrics that are very catchy with such a beautiful story to them, which I personally feel lets us listeners in. The chorus features many lyrics that will get the listeners thinking and appreciating them in turn which is a smart move. The more Light In Your Eyes the more I caught myself loving the lyrics, and singing along with the chorus. Light In Your Eyes is a song about believe and love that I just adore - I can't praise this song enough. The final chorus brings this EP full circle.
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