Hannah Rae Beale - Hold Tight

The vocals are the real star here!!!!
Hannah Rae Beale’s vocals are intoxicating and emotive. Her songs are heartfelt and moving, always sung and written from the heart. Although only eighteen years of age her songs are lyrically strong and her vocals echo someone a lot older in years. Jeana opens the album. A slow song, the emphasis is definitely on vocal ability and lyrical content. The backing instrumentation allows the song to flow along gently never obstructing the delicate vocals. Jeana has a country/pop feel perhaps leaning more towards pop than country. Keep Talking is a stunning song with classy vocals. Once again it is the vocals that take centre stage. I find it hard to compare the vocals to those of any other singer, I guess there are hints of Jewel every now and then but that’s as far at it goes. Hold Tight is the title track. This is a lovely gentle song with a strong country vibe. Fallen Again is a slightly heavier country/pop song. Defined By A Phone Call is a great modern country song. At this point in the album the vocals seem to harden a little and the mood becomes heavier. These Questions is a moody country/pop song. Insecure follows on in a similar style. This song has more of a pop/blues feel about it. The album ends with the opening track sung in something of an unplugged fashion. The rawness of the vocals makes it well worth ending the album with this glorious version of the song. If you like songs that sound classy but not over done in any way then you are bound to love this delightful album. Although quite short it is definitely worth a close listen.