Release Date: April 24, 2012
Best Track: “Live Your Life”
Yuna, international pop sensation and Malaysian singer, self-titled her first album. This album is simple and beautiful. With her light, yet piercing voice, Yun sweeps listeners off into another world. Pull up a blanket, your favorite warm beverage and let this album relax your mind.
Singing about love, dreams, independence and hope, Yuna’s voice takes listeners to a playful, loving, elevating and comforting place.
Yuna kick-starts the album with the song “Lullabies.” Although simplistic in structure, her unique sound will enrapture you.
If you are not in a mood to be soothed, travel on down the playlist to “See You Go”. This upbeat tune will have you swaying, rocking and in a better mood in no time. In this song she puts a unique-sounding twist on the typical love song. She is flirtatious and could make any lover jealous. She sings, “Lovely, why you’re so jealous/ this is just me/ I’m mischievous/ but you know that I’m not the kind of girl that would do anything that would break your heart in two/ I want you, if you didn’t know yet/ need you, might not show it,” as she humorously tales the tale of her and an envious lover.
Looking for something to just make you say, “dang that is good!”? Then tune in to track number two, “Favourite Thing.” Undoubtedly it is her voice that will instantly hold your ears captive. Once you have regained control of your own wits, take time to listen to these lyrics: “It’s in the way you drink your coffee/ and how you have faith in me …it wasn’t your intention but you can’t help but secretion/ like the wave I’ve been waiting for/ and all things that I used to be afraid of/ suddenly it all disappeared.” Anyone who has experienced love or dreamt of it can feel the truth behind these lyrics.
Additional tracks that will have you addicted include “Decorate”, “Live Your Life” and “Loud Noises.”
As a 25-year-old just stepping out on the international scene, she has already given a lot of herself in talent, performance and intellectual captivation. With her versatile voice, ranging from pop to acoustic to alternative genres, Yuna musically pleases many listeners. Check out this album even if you are not sure she is something that you can add to your current music library. Trying something new can never hurt.
