Maren Morris, Girl | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning country musician Maren Morris returns strong in 2019 with a powerful anthem for girls everywhere, simply titled “Girl.”

“Man, this shit’s unflatterin’, all up in my head again / I don’t feel myself right now, maybe I should just lay down.” Maren Morris’ biggest hit in 2018 was NOT a country song.  Rather, “The Middle” was a dance record, in which she collaborated with electronic musicians/producers Zedd and Grey.  The Grammy-nominated record did only elevate the Grammy-winner’s profile.  She’s back in the country realm with a stellar new single, “Girl.” Prepare to be uplifted.

While “Girl” is idiomatic of country, Maren Morris continues to blur the lines between country and pop. It doesn’t hurt that Greg Kurstin serves as co-producer alongside Morris.  She delivers solid, aggressive and confident vocals from the jump, including the feisty aforementioned lyric.  Throughout, there are plenty of clever lyrics, giving “Girl” its fair share of moments.  Fueling Morris’ fire is the key driving guitar accompaniment.  Speaking of vocals, the backing vocals are on-point during the pre-chorus section:

“What you feel is natural
But I don’t wanna feel this anymore
Pick yourself up off the kitchen floor
What you waitin’ for?”

A catchy chorus is the crowning achievement, uniting the entirety of the record. Notably, the vocal arrangement and production stand out during this particular section.

“Girl, won’t you stop your cryin’?
I know that you’re tryin’
Everything’s gonna be okay
Baby girl, don’t you hang your head low
Don’t you lose your halo
Everyone’s gonna be okay
Baby girl.”

Final Thoughts

All in all, Maren Morris delivers a sensational record with “Girl.” This is a superb anthem that that should speak to girls everywhere.  The positivity and uplifting vibes truly help to make “Girl” elite.

Maren Morris • Girl [Single] • Columbia • Release: 1.18.19

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