The Grammys are all anyone can talk and tweet about as I sit in solace in a place without real cable to watch. So I’m getting my musical fix with a pop artist who takes hints from around the world to create music that’s a fit for her and those who like songstresses with an alternative beat in their step. That’s Lola de Hanna’s The Other Side in case you skimmed over the title of this review.
When an artist gets worldly with their music, I just know that it’s not for my palate. This could be due to my lack of travel, who knows. Anyways, those who indulge on other cultures will appreciate what Lola has done with tracks like “Thin Air” and will fall hard for the drums of “A Knack For These.” Things came to a halt with the weak link “Wings,” but started to showcase more of the alternative side of things with the wonderful lyrics of “I Will Follow” and “Oh So Gray.” The surprise came at the end with “Ghosts.” Remnants of a seasoned vagabond nor an alternative chick were gone. What remained was this soft ballad that really made its way to the forefront of the pack.
Those with a passport always on hand who walk to the beat of their own drum who likes that fusion of world and alternative with a pop twist should really tune into Lola de Hanna. If this sounds like a journey you’re ready to take, check out The Other Side, out now.
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