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Singer\/songwriter\/musician Algebra Blessett<\/strong> released sophomore album \u201cRecovery\u201d on January 28th, 2014. Her debut album \u201cPurpose\u201d was released in 2008. Productions on this album are by Shannon Sanders, Todd Moore (LTMoe), Kwam\u00e9 Holland, and Bryan-Michael Cox.<\/p>\n

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The album starts off with \u201cExordium to Recovery\u201d. Meaning, the beginning of the recovery. It\u2019s not really an introduction, it kind of sets up like a narration of a story that\u2019s fixing to be told, very theatrical like with the classical play style and string vamps but still giving it a modern feel with the strong drumming. That goes into \u201cRecovery\u201d which is about being on the road to recovery. This song is produced by Kwam\u00e9 Holland. The next song is \u201cRight Next To You\u201d also produced by Kwam\u00e9.<\/p>\n

\u201cNobody But You\u201d follows that, the first single from the album. Then the soulful duet with R&B vocalist Q. Parker (112) \u201cStruggle To Be\u201d who is the only featured artist on the album, also co-written by Mr. Parker. Production is by Brett Baker. The song is about two people who were once each other\u2019s loves, and see each other again and realize the love they have for each other is still there, but they can\u2019t pursue their feelings for each other because the guy (Q. Parker) is married.\u00a0 Their voices blend very well together, and had some amazing harmonies as well. This song could be a fan favorite from the album.<\/p>\n

\u201cAugment To Recovery (Give My Heart A Chance)\u201d produced by Kwam\u00e9. It seems like the meaning of the title means the improvement to the recovery. Like it\u2019s setting the stage for the next half of the album. Sort of like an Act I, II if it was a play. The song after that is \u201cForever\u201d produced by Shannon Sanders. The song is using visual metaphors to explain how she will love that person forever. The drumming on this record definitely stood out, which was done by Sanders as well.<\/p>\n

\u201cWriter\u2019s Block\u201d is definitely the songwriting highlight of the album. She is explaining in the lyrics how she has to get over the writer\u2019s block. Even though there is pressure of putting out written perfection, as well as dealing with so much stress but the only way is to put it on paper. Hoping that what she is writing is true within and also to where she can convey it to the people. A personal favorite from the album definitely is \u201cPaper Heart\u201d. The lyrics meaning don\u2019t use me as a convenience to only build me up to disappoint, because her heart is fragile and going through recovery. It stands out production wise and vocally, here\u2019s why. The beginning of the song gives you a jazz vibe with the horn lines coming in first. It\u2019s so many musical change-ups throughout the song. This song is not musically predictable at all, that\u2019s the loving quality about it. The drum break was on point; the drummer did his thing on this. This would be a great song to hear live because the instrumentation is doing so much. Her vocal range was definitely present in this song. Algebra\u2019s going in out of her sweet falsetto, also going into her lower register at a certain point in the song as well.<\/p>\n

\u201cDanger Zone\u201d is definitely another personal favorite. Clearly that infectious bass line stands out completely. The lyrics are explaining that she and this guy have gone pass the infatuation stage into the danger zone, which is love. The musician ears were on, so definitely noticed the key change and how Algebra effortlessly went into a higher register at the end. \u201cMystery\u201d is the next track. The lyrics are saying that love shouldn\u2019t be a mystery, if you love each other just be straight forward and say it. \u201cAnother Heartache\u201d vocally stood out; the harmonies had a gospel feel to it. Which is one of her influences, so kind of spot on. The guitar riffs definitely blended well with the vocals. \u201cBetter For Me\u201d reflecting on a past relationship how it could\u2019ve turned out a certain way, but she has to move on so she can be better. Last song on the album is the powerful ballad \u201cI\u2019ll Be Okay\u201d. Instantly knew it was the great hit making producer Bryan-Michael Cox, with his skillful piano playing. This is another vocal highlight for Ms. Blessett. The build up with the violins and piano highlighted the strength in her voice, and her capabilities as a singer. Lyrics expressing how the heartache, sorrow, and despair have finally left, and in the end she will be okay. That she\u2019ll let love find its place in time.<\/p>\n

Very grateful that there are actual musicians credited on this album. Good to know live instrumentation still exists. Studying the lyrics and the album in its entirety, this is definitely a conceptual album. Algebra presented a well written album that could read like a story being told, with top notch production from the credited producers. It goes without saying that her vocals were flawless, very unique note placements throughout each song, just showing her strength as a skilled vocalist. It seems like this album is not just about recovering from a relationship, but other aspects of life.\u00a0 This album definitely deserves 5 stars out of 5.<\/p>\n

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\u201cRecovery\u201d is in stores now available for (digital) purchase as well, via iTunes and Amazon.<\/p>\n

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