I am not sure that I can
give Zach Nelson a complete review, because I am so distracted by the apparent
use of Autotune.
A sense of artificiality
pervades the tracks. I guess I find it difficult to believe that his singing is
poor enough to make the enhancement necessary. And if it isn't that bad, then
why? You can do a lot of synthesizing instrumentally without touching the
voice.
There may be a hint on
the two bonus tracks on 2014's Tell Me What It's Like to Fall. "I'll Always Love You" and "Just Let Me Know" are
both really fun and energetic, while also being super digital.
Maybe some of the other
tracks are going for that, but it feels like a waste. Technology can enhance
music, but if it takes over to the extent that human feeling is lost those
enhancements can backfire. I feel that's what happened here.
Some flat singers are
really popular. Some musicians hire vocalists. I'm just saying there are other
options.
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