Grade: B+
Showcasing her sweet voice and talent on the piano, Sara Bareilles’ sophomore album, is full of melodically earnest emotions. Opening with an almost a cappella track, “Kaleidoscope,” the rest of the album takes off with nicely balanced instruments layered on a solid foundation of shining piano notes. While the spirit is clear, the actual lyrics don’t stand up to scrutiny, occasionally falling into adolescent simplicity. In the shadow of Bareilles’ hit “Love Song,” the album falls short of outstanding, but tracks like “King of Anything” and “Let the Rain” will find a home with Bareilles’ fans.