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On
's third EP and first release after her 2014 debut LP, the Seattle singer/songwriter delivers another heartfelt and emotional collection with
. Once again,
draws upon influences like
and
and merges their styles with those of contemporaries like
. The mounting emotions and vulnerability make
at once comforting and overwhelming, depending on the listener's emotional state. Never one to shy away from deep thoughts,
delivers a seven-minute, mostly spoken word confessional on "Lay Your Head Down," which is a series of stream-of-consciousness observations that start with the phrase "I cry because...." Harking back to her 2013 EP opener, "Body Love, Pt. 1," the song showcases both
's adorable wit and relatable worry. It's little wonder her live shows are known to inspire a steady flow of tears and catharsis. Elsewhere on the EP,
enlists a trio of producers to add their pop touch to
. The bright synth pop of "Hang Out with You" recalls late-era
, co-written with
(who also contributes a remix as her alter ego,
).
puts his touch on "Know Your Name," a big pop/rock number that sounds like
fronting an empowering
anthem. The endearing "I'd Be Your Wife" -- a pure acoustic ditty co-written with
-- swells with a sweetness bound to send it to countless wedding playlists. The de facto closer comes with "Love Is Love," a spiritual sequel to "She Keeps Me Warm" performed with
's mother,
. It's a touching mother-daughter moment and perfect way to end an EP that finds a way to express a myriad of emotions. ~ Neil Z. Yeung