This Canadian singer can give chart-topping female vocalists a run for their money. Her vocal range and tone are exhibited effortlessly as the tracks are filled with strong feelings of melancholy and impressive lyrics that seem to be lifted straight from her own personal diary. These pop-ballads shy away from cliché melodies and are unquestionably a twist on an everyday heartache. The lyrics and accompanying piano pull you into her story and compel you to relate. Her voice is real and refined without having to add loads of back-up vocals and mixes. The album is impressive and undoubtedly the first of many successes to come. Don't worry, you won't have to skip tracks-they're all good.