Sara Bareilles shows just how brave she really is with her latest album “The Blessed Unrest.” With her powerful vocals and playful energy, this California-native singer-songwriter knows how to make pop songs edgy, especially on her latest record.
“The Blessed Unrest” represents Bareilles doing what she does best: singing beautiful songs that highlight her experiences. In this album, she sings about her transition from Los Angeles to New York City. It’s about making new discoveries and new friends and not being afraid to be who you are.
Many of her songs, like “Beautiful Girl,” focus on female empowerment. Lyrics to her first single, “Brave,” include “Maybe one of these days you can let the light in/Show me how big your brave is,” which emphasize the song’s theme of standing up for yourself and speaking your mind, regardless of people telling you that you shouldn’t. Bareilles performed “Brave” with pop singer Taylor Swift at Swift’s concert at the Staples Center in Los Angeles — even Swift can’t get enough of her music.
“Beautiful Girl” is about loving who you are. The only instrument on the track is the ukulele, so you focus on Bareilles and her sensational voice. Lyrics include “So before you trade in your summer skin for those high-heeled shoes/To make him want to be with you/Let me remind you one more time/That just maybe, you’re beautiful but you just can’t see.”
Her simple and sweet single “I Choose You” is one of her best. It’s about being with the love of your life and accepting each other’s good and bad sides. Lyrics include “I will become yours and you will become mine” and the charming tempo makes you want to sing along.
Bareilles’ voice is effortless. Her music is expressive with inspiring songs like “Chasing the Sun,” which encourages listeners to stop stressing and to enjoy life. She also has heartbreaking tracks, like “Islands,” about a relationships coming to an end. Her 2007 album “Little Voice” captured everyone’s attention with hits like “Love Song,” “Between the Lines” and “Gravity.” She did it again with 2010’s “Kaleidoscope Heart” with “Uncharted,” “King of Anything” and “Hold my Heart.” Many of her songs have also been featured in movies and TV shows like “Made of Honor,” “Grey’s Anatomy” and “The Vampire Diaries.”
Grammy-nominated Bareilles is an authentic artist who writes all her music, plays the piano and stays true to who she is. She creates relatable music, which is why she has such a dedicated fan base. Her ability to create meaningful and heartfelt lyrics and melodies makes fans connect to the music and connect to Bareilles not only as an artist, but as
a person — and for that, the audience is blessed. Singer songwriter Sara Bareilles continues to be bold on new album “The Blessed Unrest.”
