Brandi Carlile: iTunes EP Boston- Album Review

I blame Grey's Anatomy for this, but when I think of singer/songwriter Brandi Carlile I generally envision a slick, polished performer.

Imagine my pleasant surprise then when I listened to her new iTunes EP- Boston.  What I heard was grittier and more soulful than I ever expected.  Instead of polished pop songs, Carlile provides us with raw, country/bluesy renditions.

Throw in a cover version of Johnny Cash's iconic "Folsom Prison Blues" and you have yourself a nice little EP.

Too bad it's only four songs long.  I definitely could have used a few more tracks.

iTunes EP- Boston is available exclusively through iTunes (duh).

Best track: "What Can I Say"

Track listing for iTunes EP- Boston:

• Have You Ever
• What Can I Say
• The Story
• Folsom Prison Blues

7.0

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