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Rahe: Out of the Box
ByClocking in at a relatively modest 32 minutes of music, spread out over eight tracks, Out of the Box nevertheless manages to traverse a wide gamut of styles, including slow burning R&B, flamenco, easygoing acoustic pop, and jazz-infused bossa nova. For many artists, this might represent a troubling situation, in which genre-hopping is driven merely by novelty over artistic merit. However, Rahe mostly rises to the challenge by demonstrating a proficiency and easy comfort with the many styles in which she engages her songwriting. Indeed, under her guidance, jumping from the edgy rocksteady of "Two Steps Back" to the luxurious, Astrud Gilberto-styled lines of "Pensando" largely feels natural and comfortable.
Ultimately, Out of the Box serves as a testament to the music that can be achieved in any genre, when a talented artist is joined by like-minded collaborators in a free and creative environment. Rahe has made a meaningful statement with her debut release, one that rewards over repeated listens.
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