Athena ‘Ready For the Sun (Part 1)’ Music Review

About the third track into Athena’s Ready For the Sun (Part 1) the track, “Stronger,” sets in like the end of a beautiful day. Stronger, it seems, Athena’s airy calls and young Joni Mitchell-like harmonies string together like threads on a family quilt.

The songs on Athena’s five-track collection aren’t hippy-pop tunes, but rather stunningly sharp and warm. It’s not to say that her first two tracks “You Bring Me Luck” and “Everything to Me” aren’t strong, but perhaps I finally found the word to describe the cascading, beautiful voice. She may not have the soul and range of Adele, but Athena most definitely has the talent.

“Autopilot” and “All of You” are equally mesmerizing tunes. Athena’s voice is so easy to embrace. She’s just pop enough for Hot AC and indie enough to charm those NPR listeners.

Overall, Athena’s Ready for the Sun (Part 1) is certainly ready for your music library.

Athena (courtesy photo)

Author: Melissa Kucirek