The music of Envie (pronounced “NV”) is undoubtedly enjoyable; they're definitely doing something different—“right”, even. There is, however, something that keeps me from investing fully in this album. The Atlanta-based group is defined as “the creative vehicle for composer/harpist/singer Renee Nelson and lyricist Michael Overstreet.” Well indeed, Overstreet's songwriting is decent, and Nelson's piano, harp, and rhodes-playing is at once delicate and powerful, but I think where it all falls apart is at the vocal level. Suffice it to say, there are different types of music listeners. Some focus on instrumentation and musicianship, while others pick apart lyrics and vocals. I'd place myself with the latter group, which might explain why I don't see myself becoming a die-hard Envie fan (at this point in time, anyway.) Nelson's voice just doesn't do it for me the way I think a front-and-center singer's should. It's not that the talent isn't there, I think it might just have to do with tone, or pitch—or vocal texture and delivery overall. Maybe Envie's just not for me. They've definitely got a cool vibe though, and the artistry is there. If you're a fan of the orchestral pop-rock sounds of bands like Evanescence, maybe think about giving Envie a try.
Passage
John's Song
Still Room
Home Free!
Trapped in Amber
My Amelia
Spare Change
Something like the Sun
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