Carina Round –Slow Motion Addict

Genre rock Publisher Weapons of Mass Entertainment/Interscope External Links Official Carina Round Website Official Interscope Website

Not only does Slow Motion Addict deliver, it slaps you hard in the face. Compared to her first album under the Interscope label, The Disconnection, Carina brings back that edgy volatile sound while mixing it up with more accessible lyrics. Although Round keeps that dark side she possessed in 2001 she introduces her fans to another softer, digitally embellished melody.

"I had the chance to make a lot of self indulgent music- I threw my toys out of my cot for ten years," Carina explains, "now it's time to articulate what I want to say." Articulate, she does. Where is the rule that said; in order to be tense and mystifying no one can understand you? Even though human emotions are considered complex should be all the reason to express your feelings through music. This would tear down any communication barriers allowing you to identify with your audience. After all, that's what music is supposed to do.

Production maestro Glen Ballard, known for collaborations with Alanis on Jagged Little Pill, presents electronically inflated compositions. The featured single "Come to you" is a reminder not to trust those who have yet to prove themselves. "Take the Money" is a witty remark to selling out. Everyone has a unique talent, who can put a price on that? Although the first few tracks revert back to her hard sound paired with a range in vocals, the latter part of the album introduce us to a softer, more romanticized side to Carina. "Down Slow" is a great example of tracks that slow you down. It's a nice change, we already know she can do hard but it's nice to see the opposite side of that.

At the end of the day, Round has stated how proud she is of being better able to express herself. When so much passion and talent collide it's only natural to explore alternative sounds compared to the one you're used to. Besides, stepping out of the box that the industry sets you in is only a push to prove that you are not one to be boxed in so easily.