Ariana Grande “Yours Truly” Album Review
Daniaja Davis
Ariana Grande’s debut album “Yours Truly” was finally
released today in the US. There are so many things right about this album, but
first I’d just like to ask: Where the heck have you been all this time Ariana?!
For years I have referred to Ariana Grande as the dopey girl from Victorious
but now I see that that show did her no justice at all.
I cannot even begin to comprehend how amazing this girl’s
vocals are. Honestly, it’s just refreshing to hear. After witnessing Miley
Cyrus twerking on Robin Thicke at the VMAs, I had almost given up on my
generation. Granted there are still some genuine female performers out there
like Demi Lovato and Katy Perry, but now Ariana Grande has just come out as a
force to be reckoned with. The very first song on the album “Honeymoon Avenue”
simply just gave me goose bumps, her vocals are, arguably, comparable to JoJo
and Mariah Carey. There are some seriously powerful lyrics in this track, and I
cannot take it off repeat. Hands down one of my favorite tracks from the album.
This album has a lot of songs that I am predicting right now
will be classics for years to come. Songs like “Piano” which just makes you
want to grab someone’s hands and dance the night away, and “Almost Is Never
Enough” ft. Nathan Sykes that just give you chills and make you want to call that
guy you’ve been secretly crushing on and tell them you love them. Speaking of “Almost
Is Never Enough” what do we think about the not-so-secret couple Ariana and
Nathan? Adorable right?!
My biggest complaint about this album is that it didn’t come
out sooner. But I appreciate the time and effort put into it. Ariana is
definitely carefully marketed, with much help from manager Scooter Braun.
Unlike most young singers, Ariana has a pure innocent vibe about her. And this
album reflects that. At the same time, there is a sense of sensual maturity
that allows an older audience to take her seriously without her having to use
her body to prove she is an adult. Bottom line, Ariana Grande has come out of
the gate strong. Watch out people! I have a feeling this is only the beginning of
her reign. Don’t believe me? Check her album “Yours Truly” in stores and on
iTunes now.
