The Ocean Way Sessions is the debut extended play (EP) by American singer-songwriter Christina Perri. The EP serves as the first official release by Perri, signed to Atlantic Records. The EP contains live recordings of Perri performing at the Ocean Way Studios in Los Angeles.
The Ocean Way Sessions serves as Perri's first proper release from Atlantic Records, who signed her in the wake of the unexpected success of her debut single "Jar of Hearts".[2] All five songs on the EP were performed live at Ocean Way Studios in Los Angeles.[2] All songs were performed with a full band, with the exception of "Jar of Hearts" receiving a solo performance.[2]
Compositionedit
Music has been my everything since day one. It's been my shoulder to cry on, my rock and my best friend.
—Christina Perri to CosmoGirl on the music of the album.[3]
In an interview with CosmoGirl, Perri described the album as "Raw and bluesy and heartfelt and bold".[3] Perri revealed that inspiration for the album was drawn by everything around her.[3] Love takes a major part in the creation of the album, Perri adding that everything from falling in love, to losing love is the main inspiration.[3] She described that loving love and hating it influenced the choice of the songs for the album and inspired the sound of the EP.[3] The EP showcases Perri's vocal skills and range in emotion, as Perri alternates between breeze midtempo songs to light country sways.[4] In songs such as "Bang Bang Bang", Perri reveals a great sense of humor to her songwriting.[4] Since the entire EP is recorded live, Perri showcases her ability to emotionally strain her voice in performances like "Jar of Hearts", and achy, belted vocals on "Black + Blue".[4]
Andrew Leahey of AllMusic described the EP as original, with smoky/pop-based sounds that are reminiscent of a saucier Sara Bareilles or a more metropolitan Brandi Carlile.[2] Leahey added that, "With her rebel-chic tattoos and swaggering voice, Perri certainly plays the part of a pop star, and new songs like 'Black + Blue' indicate that 'Jar of Hearts' wasn’t necessarily a fluke success."[2]iTunes reviewed the entire album, and its content positively, stating "'Bang Bang Bang' opens blending bouncy piano-pop with hints of Broadway musical pizzazz as Perri confidently croons like a slightly tougher Sara Bareilles. Her voice inflects with slightly raspier tones on the standout tune 'Black + Blue' where a lazy, twangy, slide-guitar nicely contrasts livelier drumming. The breezy 'Daydream' reveals that Perri can sing harmonies as well as anyone else on the pop charts while 'Tragedy' shows that she can also pull pretty melodies from a melancholy musing. The best is saved for last with a fleshed out version of 'Jar of Hearts.'"[6]
Amy Sciarretto of online digital media entertainment company Artistdirect stated that the album contains haunting tracks that highlight Perri's vulnerable yet venerable, smoky voice.[7] Joseph Ransom of BLAST gave the song a positive review, comparing tracks of the songs to the styling of indie-divas such as Fiona Apple and Laura Marling.[5] Ransom reviewed the album's lyrics as "genuine and, at times, rather poignant", later adding that Perri contains the honesty and talent to "survive with any size of audience".[5] RDEVITT of online subscription music serviceRhapsody gave the album a positive review stating that the angsty adult-alt doesn't stop at lead single "Jar of Hearts", but instead continues throughout the album's other four-tracks showcasing Perri's depth and edge.[8] Chad Grischow of IGN gave the song a positive review, stating that the five-song effort serves as a "warning shot" for Perri and her future with her 2011 debut.[4] Grischow continued to compliment Perri as a "snarky earworm" who succeeds with "great melody, buoyant beat, and catchy-as-they-come hook".[4]
Track listingedit
The album's track listing was revealed on Perri's official website.[9]
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^ abcdeGirl, Cosmo (2010-12-06). "Interview with Singer Christina Perri of The Ocean Way Sessions EP". Seventeen. Retrieved 2011-05-13.
^ abcdeChad Grischow (2010-12-02). . Music.ign.com. Archived from the original on December 6, 2010. Retrieved 2011-05-13.
^ abcRansom, Joseph (2010-12-01). "Christina Perri "The Ocean Way Sessions" EP review". Blastmagazine.com. Retrieved 2011-05-13.
^"The Ocean Way Sessions - EP by Christina Perri - Download The Ocean Way Sessions - EP on iTunes". Itunes.apple.com. 2010-11-09. Retrieved 2011-05-13.
^"Christina Perri to Release "The Ocean Way Sessions" Live EP on November 9 - ARTISTdirect News". Artistdirect.com. Retrieved 2011-05-13.
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^"Christina Perri Album & Song Chart History". Billboard.com. 2010-11-27. Retrieved 2012-08-29.
January 01, 1970
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The Ocean Way Sessions is the debut extended play EP by American singer songwriter Christina Perri The EP serves as the first official release by Perri signed to Atlantic Records The EP contains live recordings of Perri performing at the Ocean Way Studios in Los Angeles The Ocean Way SessionsEP by Christina PerriReleasedNovember 9 2010 2010 11 09 Recorded2010StudioOcean Way Studios Los Angeles California GenrePop contemporary 1 Length17 00LabelAtlanticChristina Perri chronologyThe Ocean Way Sessions 2010 Lovestrong 2011 Singles from The Ocean Way Sessions Jar of Hearts Released July 27 2010 Contents 1 Background 2 Composition 3 Critical reception 4 Track listing 5 Charts 6 ReferencesBackground editThe Ocean Way Sessions serves as Perri s first proper release from Atlantic Records who signed her in the wake of the unexpected success of her debut single Jar of Hearts 2 All five songs on the EP were performed live at Ocean Way Studios in Los Angeles 2 All songs were performed with a full band with the exception of Jar of Hearts receiving a solo performance 2 Composition edit nbsp Music has been my everything since day one It s been my shoulder to cry on my rock and my best friend nbsp Christina Perri to CosmoGirl on the music of the album 3 In an interview with CosmoGirl Perri described the album as Raw and bluesy and heartfelt and bold 3 Perri revealed that inspiration for the album was drawn by everything around her 3 Love takes a major part in the creation of the album Perri adding that everything from falling in love to losing love is the main inspiration 3 She described that loving love and hating it influenced the choice of the songs for the album and inspired the sound of the EP 3 The EP showcases Perri s vocal skills and range in emotion as Perri alternates between breeze midtempo songs to light country sways 4 In songs such as Bang Bang Bang Perri reveals a great sense of humor to her songwriting 4 Since the entire EP is recorded live Perri showcases her ability to emotionally strain her voice in performances like Jar of Hearts and achy belted vocals on Black Blue 4 Critical reception editProfessional ratingsReview scoresSourceRatingAllmusic nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 2 BLAST nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 5 Andrew Leahey of AllMusic described the EP as original with smoky pop based sounds that are reminiscent of a saucier Sara Bareilles or a more metropolitan Brandi Carlile 2 Leahey added that With her rebel chic tattoos and swaggering voice Perri certainly plays the part of a pop star and new songs like Black Blue indicate that Jar of Hearts wasn t necessarily a fluke success 2 iTunes reviewed the entire album and its content positively stating Bang Bang Bang opens blending bouncy piano pop with hints of Broadway musical pizzazz as Perri confidently croons like a slightly tougher Sara Bareilles Her voice inflects with slightly raspier tones on the standout tune Black Blue where a lazy twangy slide guitar nicely contrasts livelier drumming The breezy Daydream reveals that Perri can sing harmonies as well as anyone else on the pop charts while Tragedy shows that she can also pull pretty melodies from a melancholy musing The best is saved for last with a fleshed out version of Jar of Hearts 6 Amy Sciarretto of online digital media entertainment company Artistdirect stated that the album contains haunting tracks that highlight Perri s vulnerable yet venerable smoky voice 7 Joseph Ransom of BLAST gave the song a positive review comparing tracks of the songs to the styling of indie divas such as Fiona Apple and Laura Marling 5 Ransom reviewed the album s lyrics as genuine and at times rather poignant later adding that Perri contains the honesty and talent to survive with any size of audience 5 RDEVITT of online subscription music service Rhapsody gave the album a positive review stating that the angsty adult alt doesn t stop at lead single Jar of Hearts but instead continues throughout the album s other four tracks showcasing Perri s depth and edge 8 Chad Grischow of IGN gave the song a positive review stating that the five song effort serves as a warning shot for Perri and her future with her 2011 debut 4 Grischow continued to compliment Perri as a snarky earworm who succeeds with great melody buoyant beat and catchy as they come hook 4 Track listing editThe album s track listing was revealed on Perri s official website 9 No TitleLength1 Bang Bang Bang 2 572 Black Blue 2 373 Daydream 3 474 Tragedy 4 135 Jar of Hearts 4 05Charts editChart 2010 Peakposition US Billboard 200 10 144 US Top Heatseekers 11 1References edit The Ocean Way Sessions by Christina Perri AOL Music Music aol com Retrieved 2011 05 13 a b c d e f Leahey Andrew 2010 11 09 The Ocean Way Sessions Christina Perri AllMusic Retrieved 2011 05 13 a b c d e Girl Cosmo 2010 12 06 Interview with Singer Christina Perri of The Ocean Way Sessions EP Seventeen Retrieved 2011 05 13 a b c d e Chad Grischow 2010 12 02 Indie Music Watch Music Feature at IGN Music ign com Archived from the original on December 6 2010 Retrieved 2011 05 13 a b c Ransom Joseph 2010 12 01 Christina Perri The Ocean Way Sessions EP review Blastmagazine com Retrieved 2011 05 13 The Ocean Way Sessions EP by Christina Perri Download The Ocean Way Sessions EP on iTunes Itunes apple com 2010 11 09 Retrieved 2011 05 13 Christina Perri to Release The Ocean Way Sessions Live EP on November 9 ARTISTdirect News Artistdirect com Retrieved 2011 05 13 The Ocean Way Sessions by Christina Perri Rhapsody Music Rhapsody com 2010 11 09 Retrieved 2011 05 13 The Ocean Way Sessions Album Detail ChristinaPerri com Retrieved 2011 05 13 Christina Perri AllMusic Retrieved 2011 05 13 Christina Perri Album amp Song Chart History Billboard com 2010 11 27 Retrieved 2012 08 29 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title The Ocean Way Sessions amp oldid 1193355666, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
