Secret - Merritt Whitley

Simple songs about love and romance brought to life by some great vocals
If you are a fan of Taylor Swift’s music then you will adore the new album by Missouri native Merritt Whitley. Her vocals are easy on the ear and her songs blend pop and country together effortlessly. SECRET opens with a vocally strong country/pop number entitled Landslide. The lyrics are polished and Merritt’s vocals are charming. The title number Secret is a great song definitely in the style of Taylor Swift. This song has masses of potential and could easily be a pop/country crossover hit. Merritt’s vocals are fresh and breezy, definitely pleasant to listen to. Beyond Amazing is a lovely ballad with heavy instrumentation. Merritt’s vocals rise to the challenge proving she can really belt out her vocals when she has to. One Last Time has a raw quality about it. Merritt’s vocals appear more honest and open on this outstanding song. Midnight Skies is a charming pop/country song. Merritt’s vocals are the stand out feature once again. When I Am With You is a rocky country/pop song. Merritt’s vocals sound youthful on this song about being with someone you love. Merritt’s lyrics are from the heart and are written about her own life experiences. Many of her songs tell stories, which are constructed through the lyrics, vocals and backing instrumentation. Dear Sean is a modern country song about saying goodbye. Lost In You is an up-beat modern pop/country song. Merritt’s vocals sound refreshing on this number, it is almost as if she has received an injection of happiness from somewhere. Eternally Yours is a lovely slow ballad. Merritt’s vocals are full of emotion. Just Words is a heavier country song. There is a touch of Carrie Underwood in Merritt’s vocals on this number. Lifes Always Complicated is a simple modern country song about love and romance. With plenty of popish vocals throughout this album Merritt will appear to fans of more than one genre of music. The final song comes all too soon. Quicksand is a slower song with a strong country vibe. This album features some strong songs that will appeal to younger country/pop music fans as well as a few older ones.