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Rachel Platten, Wildfire © Columbia

7. Rachel Platten, Wildfire 

[Columbia]

Metascore: 52

Few official publications seemed to review Rachel Platten’s Wildfire. All Music gave Wildfire the kindest marks, though that only awarded her three stars (60).  The other three publications – The New York Press, Boston Globe, and The Guardian – weren’t quite so generous.  The Times proclaims she’s “blindly experimenting with styles.” The Globe asserts “Too often here she’s battling stuffed-to-the-ills arrangements.” The Guardian criticizes “the hallmarks of temporary success” apparent here.

Our thoughts? On a review submitted to Starpulse, we gave Platten 3 stars.  Nothing too crazy! 


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the musical hype (Brent Faulkner) has earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees in music (music education, music theory/composition respectively). A multi-instrumentalist, he plays piano, trombone, and organ among numerous other instruments. He's a certified music educator, composer, and freelance music blogger. Faulkner cites music and writing as two of the most important parts of his life. Notably, he's blessed with a great ear, possessing perfect pitch.