Katharine McPhee Review: I Fall In Love Too Easily

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Katharine McPhee Review: I Fall In Love Too Easily 2

I Fall In Love Too Easily is Katharine McPhee‘s new album, the 33-year-old American Idol alum has released her fifth studio album of ten tracks that focus on romantic arrangements of standards. Produced by Don Was and recorded at Capitol Recording Studios, the music and her voice are simply gorgeous.  Front and center on this pop-jazz influenced recording, is McPhee’s outstanding take on these time-tested, traditional standards. On some of the tracks the arrangements combine two songs for an outstanding listen and added interest. For example, a unique medley of “I’ll Be Seeing You” and “Some Other Time” has a quiet string sections and McPhee’s enchanting vocals show her agility and control. McPhee takes these classic standards down a unique road that fits her vocal style perfectly, with her more pop sensibility, she really makes them her own, but there is still enough jazz in it to keep even the most bop thirsty listener drinking in her honey sounds.

Positives:

Creative arrangements that are romantic and sensual. McPhee’s voice is a real treat to listen to and she sounds very natural and at ease in this genre. The arrangements allow McPhee’s pop-jazz feel and the passion in her voice to blossom on every track.

Bottom Line:

McPhee’s full voice is front and center on these impeccably sung standards. Her immaculate delivery combined with outstanding arrangements give a fresh, current take on these classic standards. Bravo to McPhee for stepping outside of the box and doing something different and unpredictable while still maintaining her very distinctive style and voice.

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