"Brave" kicks off with a snappy, kicking beat, before her signature vocals cut in warmly with "You can be amazing", backed by bouncing piano keys. It's a ready-for-summer inspirational anthem, with a bit of an old school twist. Think fun.'s "We Are Young"; it has that retro flavored pop that makes it very versatile. While we were a bit shocked at a more pop approach, Sara is at her best when she sings those jazzy numbers like "Many the Miles", or her tongue-in-cheek "King of Anything". But she proves that as a songwriter, you don't have to be a one-trick pony.
Stacked next to her previous debut singles (the key pounding "Love Song", or the witty, catchy lyrics of "King of Anything") the song seems a little too robotic, the programmed sounding drums and the melody rely on hook versus a strong chorus. However, Sara has continued strong lyrics, delivering one smart line after another. Our personal fave? "You can turn a phrase into a weapon or a drug". Too late.
We're glad to see Bareilles back in the music game, we're looking forward to see what she comes up with next.
Our Rating: 3.5 out of 5
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