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Something More

Ginny Owens / Rocketown Records

The music of Ginny Owens always seems to provide more than simply melodies and beats, and Something More is no exception. Demonstrating a lyrical depth that’s both refreshing and confounding, Owens’ pop music offerings are a complex work that will appeal to many and may confuse the rest.

“With Me,” though occasionally gimmicky with sound effects, delivers a simple-yet-profound reminder of God’s perseverance that’s reminiscent of Cindy Morgan. “Something More” brings to mind Owens’ labelmate, Chris Rice, as it explores the meaning behind the frenetic motions we apply to this life. Other special moments are the quiet reflection of “This Road” and the Sixpence-None-the-Richer style melody, “The Hand.”

Something More also reveals a new stretching by the young artist, and shows Owens beginning to experiment more musically.  Often that’s good; occasionally it comes across as simple mimicry of other musicians. Still, it’s good to see the artist growing, and portends well of things to come.

In all, Something More is another solid effort from last year’s Best New Artist Dove Award winner. Is it the best she can do? Not yet. But it’s still good enough to keep us happy until then.

--Mike Nappa

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