Main Review
Britt Nicole is back with her highly anticipated acoustic release, Acoustic EP on August 24th. Britt is one of my favorite new
female artists and has an incredible heart for her ministry and an excellent singing voice. If you like Krystal Meyers,
Natalie Grant and Francesca Battistelli, then you’ll love Britt Nicole. “Hanging On” opens the album and is the current
single. I really love the great personal nature of the song as Britt sings “I’m hanging on to every Word You speak, cause it’
s all I need.” Britt’s hit song “Set The World On Fire” challenges listeners to live in the Holy Spirit with the lyrics “Lord with
You there’s nothing I cannot do.” If you liked the original version, you’ll love this version which truly highlights Britt’s
incredible vocals. “Headphones” on The Lost Get Found for me was the “Holiday” of that album with a great electronic
feel similar to “Love It Away” by Krystal Meyers. On Acoustic EP the musical arrangement of “Headphones” allows
listeners to really dig into the message of the song which is excellent and encourages people “anytime you feel alone, put
on your headphones, Love, Love’s coming through your headphones.”
“Walk On The Water” was recently featured on NBC’s The Biggest Loser and is a fantastic worship anthem where Britt
urges believers “don’t be afraid to move, if faith is all it takes, then you can walk on the water too.” “The Lost Get Found”
in Britt’s words is “Simply about being who we are called to be as Christians, and through that, seeing the lost get found. I
believe that when we become who we are called to be, the lost will come to know God. They will see that God is real, and
that His love is greater than any problem, any fear, any sickness.” It has a catchy upbeat tempo and has a very convicting
message. In essence it is like a sequel to “Set The World On Fire” and is a wonderful song of encouragement to live as a
light and know that in Christ we can do anything. God will never fail us or forsake us until the work of the Lord is finished.
So, as Britt asks in the song: “when you get the chance, are you gonna take it?” Britt's favorite scripture is 1 Chronicles 28:
20 which she says reminds her daily of God's calling on her life. The album closes with new song “Found By You” which
was co-written with Brandon Heath. “Found By You” is a beautiful ballad and closes the album similar to “Have Your Way”
on The Lost Get Found. Britt’s vulnerable lyrics and vocals are captivating as she cries out “Jesus, I just want to be found
by You.” All six songs are excellent and were meant to be heard acoustically.
Closing Thoughts
Britt has really emerged as one of the top female vocalists in any genre. The acoustic musical arrangements on this
album perfectly accentuate Britt's powerful and passionate songs. New single “Hanging On,” along with stand-out songs
“Headphones” and “The Lost Get Found” are stripped down musically and showcase Britt's lyrical and vocal prowess.
Gorgeous ballads “Set The World On Fire,” “Walk On The Water” and new song “Found By You” are achingly beautiful on
this excellent collection. After I finished the album, I immediately played it again, it's that good. Fans of stellar vocals
shouldn't miss out on this record. Look out for one of the biggest voices in all of Christian music.
Review Written By: Kevin Davis [kevin.davis@christianmusicreview.org] on 7/19/2010
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