Erin McCarley — Love, Save the Empty

Erin McCarley’s debut album, Love, Save the Empty showcases a songwriting talent and vocalist still finding comfort in herself.  McCarley’s voice doesn’t seem to possess a lot of range, but it possesses emotion, something those with range cannot quite seem to grasp. The first song and single, Pony (It’s Ok) is a delectable story of encouragement and passion.  The song got exposure as part of iTunes’ Free Single of the Week and was received with mostly positive reviews.   The melody is catchy and the lyrics are sweet, giving the listener a preview as to what the rest of the album will sound like. Blue Suitcase is a slightly misleading song.  The whimsical opening chords prepare the listener for a fun, sassy song but the opening lyrics, “Oh wise one if you knew the answer, why’d you ask the question,” immediately let the listener know that it’s a rhetorical song about goodbyes.  The mid-tempo beat sets the pace... Read More »