Exclusive Premiere: Madelena Scrapbook (2017)
Firstly, there are many gems of Tasmania. As a result, singer-songwriter Madelena is certainly one of them. Above all, her contagiously enchanting debut EP Scrapbook is a little collection of songs filled with love, hope, reflection and honesty. As a result they are sure to make you feel some warm fuzzy feelings.
In addition, most of the tracks are part of I Heart Songwriting Club, a global online songwriting club that supports songwriters.
Throughout Scrapbook, Madelena showcases her ability to create beautifully rich songs with sensory language. Therefore creating strong imagery for the listener. In addition, vocal harmonies invite you to sing along, and the production supports the sentiment of each song, delivering this well-rounded and well-realised collection.
Above all, the title track is a bright, rollicking number that celebrates memory and physical memorabilia. ‘Back to Zero’ presents the digital experience of reliving a relationship through a Facebook account. In conclusion, the song is a modern spin on an old fashioned country love song.
The EP opens with the sunny single ‘Lightest Shade Of Blue.’ This song carries us through a relationship cycle ending at the beginning with the closing track ‘Lost’ describing the experience of falling in love.
In conclusion, Scrapbook is a strong, joyous, and thoroughly uplifting EP.