Crystal has been very clever and calculating on this album (IMO) with the track selection and sequencing . It is a wonderful introduction to who this talented singer/songwriter is, and from where she came. With it, she gives an in-depth testimonial to her experiences and musical influences that have shaped her. The collection of tracks touch country, rock, funk, pop, gospel and soul. After listening to this debut CD, I have to wonder if there is no genre of music that she can't make well. Since it seems somewhat of a throwback album, sound-wise, it was interesting how refreshing, but yet familiar, to hear something different than today's mainstream music. There truly is something for everybody to like on this CD, but for me, it is one of the few albums I have bought in the last decade that I can truly say I like "every" song. But if I had to pick my favorites, they would be Speak Now, Holy Toledo, Farmer's Daughter, Mine All Mine, Kiss Ya and Arlene. I've been Crystalized!
What's great about it: Crystal's multi-level vocal runs
What's not so great: Hard to find CD-Out of stock everywhere!