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I should start off by saying that this is a far cry from my usual genres of choice (hard rock/metal, heavy electronica, etc). But one night I heard Brandi's interview on NPR with snippets of music from this album and for whatever reason it piqued my interest. I've never heard any of her other music, but this album is exceptionally well written. Between the music and her lyrics she draws on emotions and themes that most anyone (including myself) would be able to relate to in some way - love, heartache, empathy, encouragement, forgiveness - and there is something about her voice that reaches into the soul. There is some great creativity in her chord progressions and throughout the album I never lost interest in what was going on in the music. Overall: It's relatable and uplifting. It's tender and intimate. It draws inspiration from both the light and the dark. And most of all, I can tell that this album came from her heart. Tougher music critics may think me too easily impressed, but in my opinion this album gets five stars and deserves every one.