Still immersed in the heartache and healing from a breakup that informed her Billboard 200-charting EP and its squeal, , is the full-length debut of California singer and songwriter , better known as . While she had cited influences like and early in her career, was more informed by the likes of , and , a detail evident in the bright melodies and refined harmonies of some of the album's dozen-plus tracks. (Her Hot 100 single "Moral of the Story" is re-included here). Given that is an earthbound adult-alternative pop singer/songwriter at heart rather than an astral belter, only softer echoes of can be heard on tracks like "I'm Fine," the bubbly, strings-accompanied "Me Without You," and the warm tribute to her brother, "Ryne's Song." Helping brighten surfaces while evoking '70s pop on was producer (aka ), who also co-wrote most of the tracks. Among other contributors were (co-writer of "Kansas"), ("Serial Monogamist"), and , who joins her on the wistful duet "Til Forever Falls Apart." The album's personal material and considered, sweet spirit is all , however, who offers a debut that seems both contemporary and out of time. ~ Marcy Donelson