I discovered Holly Brook while I was searching for songs by Bethany Joy Lenz (Haley from "One Tree Hill"). They sound remarkably similar. Brook, however, is less angst ridden. You get a sense that the love she's experienced has lead her more to sadness rather than anger. I later encountered her in a Fort Minor song you might already be tired of hearing called, "Where'd you go," lead by Mike Shonda, the rap counterpart of the amazing rock band Linkin Park. She lends her voice to the chorus, truly delivering the message of loss.
Her new album Like Blood and Honey features soft-spoken, instrumental-driven ballads recorded live in the studio. "What I wouldn't give" and "Saturdays" are my favorites from the album.
You never know...download a few of her songs...listen to a few bars...maybe you'll find extra space in your iPod or your dusty music collection for a new voice. And just to make the journey even more simple, head to www.hollybrookmusic.com/ and listen for free.
--Monica
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