Got a Girl | I Love You But I Must Drive Off This Cliff Now [Album Review]

Every artist would rather have their music speak for itself than answer, “What are your influences?” and “How did you get together?”, questions that only become more overwhelming in actress-plus-established-musician situations. The combination this time around is Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Dan “The Automator” Nakamura. Winstead you would know from Scott Pillgrim vs. The World and Death Proof, while Nakamura you’d know from literally a million things. While my undying obsession with Winstead, the actress, should technically preclude me from reviewing anything she does objectively, I don’t think I’m looking at this album through rose-coloured lenses. The album has low points, granted, but the self-awareness, quality of production, and sheer stand out songs it has— “There’s a Revolution,” and the lead single “Did We Live Too Fast”—makes the album a worthwhile listen. Winstead’s breathy coo becomes enchanting on repeated listens. Personally, I’d like to hear some more range from her voice, but the album has a vision, sticks to it, and delivers a quality album. The best thing I can say about this album is that it avoids seeming like the self-indulgence of a famous actress and can stand on its own merits. 

I Love You But I Must Drive Off This Cliff Now by Got a Girl is out today and available on iTunes.

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