Aaron Schwab
Staff Writer
“Platinum,” the fifth studio album produced by country artist Miranda Lambert, exceeds expectations. Called her most stylistically diverse work by Saving Country Music, Lambert’s personality comes through in almost every song.
Lambert forms a collection of tracks that are based on rock, country, pop and folk, and she even includes a western bluegrass tone in her album. The album alternates between simple and deeper meanings but never strays too far from country’s easily understood lyrics.
Lambert initially gained fame on the 2003 season of the show “Nashville Star,” where she finished third and signed with Epic Records. Lambert made her debut with her song “Me and Charlie Talking”, the first single from her 2005 album “Kerosene.” Now, nine years later, according to Liberty Voice, Miranda’s work has claimed her the title as the “Country Queen of Rolling Stone.”
The album shines with deeper meaning behind simple yet powerful lyrics. Lambert discusses interesting topics such as the pregnancy rates of the twenty-first century in “Babies Making Babies,” and sings about the problems of getting old in “Gravity is a B*tch” to target a wide audience of all ages.
Lambert sheds light onto real situations without ever letting the mood fall. From light-hearted puns such as in the album opener “Girls” to bold feminist feelings incorporated in “Bathroom Sink,” the music has an overall message of making the best out of what you’ve got.
“Platinum” is a huge success due to the emphasis of a combination of different styles from many genres. Lambert incorporates her upstanding persona within her music. Whether the songs have a twinge of pop, as in “Platinum”, a western-swing, as in “All That’s Left,” or country throwbacks like “Old Sh*t,” she successfully incorporates her theme of individuality to the listener.
Lambert uses a blend of her artistic lyricism and a familiar tune to entice the listener into the melodic depths of her music with her voice. The combination of different styles and elastic words makes “Platinum” one of Lamberts best albums yet.
“Platinum” can be found digitally and in retail for $12.99
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