I don't think this one was posted; I got this from Vanessa Carlton Indonesia on facebook, starts out nice but then...
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Rabbits on the Run is filled of dreamy material that transcends to another world and time
It’s been eight years since Vanessa Carlton’s release of Be Not Nobody and her monster hit “A Thousand Miles,” and although it’s a shame to entirely focus an artist’s career on one song and album, it may forever be the one she is known for.
This does not at all mean that listeners should be turned off from her current music just because they once found “A Thousand Miles” the slightest bit irritating. Carlton’s sound and lyrics have matured as anyone’s would after nearly a decade, with the once mostly pop singer now displaying a folk-infused sound and, although sometimes quiet, an always beautiful voice.
There are some fantastic parts within Rabbits on the Run. Named after the symbolism of time slipping and a mind floating, the album is filled with dreamy material that transcends to another world and time. “I Don’t Want to Be a Bride” is a great example of a beautiful but timeless song on the album, relaying the story of a woman wanting to commit to a lifetime of love without the name of a bride. The music itself is quiet and stunning. The song would do well as a single on the album and, with little similarities to her old songs, is a perfect example of just how much Carlton’s music has changed. “Carousel” is another timeless song of love and loss. Carlton’s sweet vocals are not overworked but stand quietly on their own. Her lyrics and sound are also impossible not to admire.
The talent on the album is not free from a few cracks, however. “Fairweather Friend” is merely a throwback to her previous sound and, while many of her songs have had great potential, this track brings out the negative of her best music and remains lukewarm. The track can hardly stand on its own and is nothing more than easily skipped.
Many of the songs easily blend into a melancholy mood and sound very similar by the end. Although all are pretty, many are nothing worth mentioning and easily forgettable. Regardless of the best parts of this album, many of the filler tracks would make it better as an EP. Although Rabbits on the Run falls short as a solid, cohesive collection, its few excellent tracks still make it a worthwhile listen.
