It really goes to show that you can create something meaningful when it’s filled with purpose, fun, and personality. Amara Fe regards “Reborn” as a new wave of creativity, which she believes welcomes new ideas and listeners with it. This record is a thirteen-track gem, a supply of strength, resilience, and inspiration. Think Rihanna and Camilla Cabello but the impact is more impeccable.
As an artist, Amara Fe draws inspiration from her long time exposure to music with her family, particularly with her relatives in Oklahoma. With “Reborn” being her debut album, she opens up to the realization that life stories pique interest more, because it is generally difficult to connect with audiences and music itself if the artist themselves cannot relate to it. Well, with “Reborn”, listeners won’t have to fret, because this album is anything but dull, anything but unrealistic.
“To good for that” starts off everything strong. The snap in the piano and the beat, paired up with her vocals, give off major popstar and musical at the same time. It has that same, likeable nature that of a mainstream song. It is wittily relatable, with the use of the slang “fumble” timely and evidently generational. An overall vibe fit for moving on for the better, establishing one’s confidence, and knowing one’s self worth.
A song that would be considered as a different breed of pop music is “Cut the strings”, reminiscent of pop queens in the industry with voices that are out of this world. The way Amara Fe’s vocals ascend and dip is addicting, shining in all the best ways possible. The arrangement surely ensures that factor of her artistry stands out all throughout the track.
Shine, girl, shine! Listeners would probably already be swooning and be blown away by the time they reach “Look in the mirror” which starts with vocalization, that at this point, no one expects to be disappointed with any song in this album anymore. The harmonies and layers scream hierarchy, specifically situated at the very top, and the verses could either be spoken (or sung) to someone else or a mirror—as per the title—to empower them. What’s more is that the wordplay in each line only spits the truth, and is really bound to brighten someone’s day.
“All on my own” builds up to a more energizing and upbeat rhythm. Again, the vocals are absolutely immaculate, and something tells us this song would bring so much goosebumps when performed live, from the melodies and the brass adding depth and hype to the overall tune. As the song progresses, everything just gets better and better.
Who does “Brains over beauty” remind you of? When you hear the line “a heart that listens more than it speaks”, do you resonate with it, does someone come to mind, or both? Despite previous talks about wearing a crown in this album, this song emphasizes the fact that it’s okay even when no one cheers you on and you feel crownless. It’s about taking them as motivation to continue to rise up despite the odds.
The seamless flow of Amara Fe’s vocals truly shine from the first to the last song on this record, and “Expectations” is no different. Sure, “Reborn” is filled with optimism, enthusiasm, and overwhelming support, but this song in particular takes negative and doubt and stomps on it, letting strength and resilience take over.
At the end of the day, it’s how we react to everything that’s going on with our lives that matters. “Reborn” transcends from just being an album, because with the literal and figurative power, the impact extends through music. This one’s definitely an easy recommendation to those who enjoy pop and mainstream music.
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Kate Clarice Lee is a psychology major in Ateneo de Naga University with a knack for music and writing. She takes interest in playing guitar, poetry, creative writing, and lyrics that—subjectively—hit close to home. Kate mostly enjoys indie, alternative, pop & punk rock music.
