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CD Review - Ingrid Michaelson - Maybe [Single] Ingrid Michaelson - Maybe [Single]


Ingrid Michaelson - Maybe [Single]

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November 15, 2009, 03:35 PM

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“I don’t wanna be the one to say good-bye…but I will”

Ingrid Michaelson has a knack for coy and clever lyrics like this one, found on her latest single ‘Maybe,’ taken from her most recent full-length album "Everybody."

The single is a brighter spin on a sad break-up song, which is always a safe way to play the pop market, although I find myself not hating her like the usual plastic sound that is churned out these days. This is because, not only does Michaelson write her own lyrics, but she writes the music AND plays the guitar for her tracks! (It’s a sad time when I’m shocked at that). Without sounding like I need a soapbox to tout on, I would love to see Michaelson win the ears and hearts of many fans, and for her and other self-sufficient artists alike to take their rightful place higher up the pop charts, rather than being lumped into the nerdy uncool kid group and only faintly achieving popularity.

‘Maybe’ is a very solid pop single. Definitely listenable and definitely likeable. Despite the horribly awkward video for the track (see below for the clip, and also a pretty decent live version), I think Ingrid Michaelson’s personable and non-demographic specific sound could be exactly what the charts need right now.

Overall: Does this single make me want to listen to the full album? YES

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Shocking single cover.
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Shocking single cover.
Just wait til you see the album then! haha


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Shocking single cover.
I reckon she was trying to put over the naughty school teacher vibe. Sadly she failed.
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