Source<\/a><\/p>\nFrom the beginning, former child star Alexz Johnson has pursued music. Known for early roles on CTV\u2019s \u201cInstant Star\u201d and Disney Channel\u2019s \u201cSo Weird,\u201d Johnson has largely fallen away from the public spotlight. In 2010, she released her first full-length album, \u201cVoodoo.\u201d<\/p>\n
The album went largely unnoticed. In 2012, Johnson once again tried her hand in music with her extended play, \u201cSkipping Stone,\u201d which received little to no attention. Now Johnson has released a second EP, \u201cHeart.\u201d<\/p>\n
The resulting four songs are a huge step up from Johnson\u2019s previous work. With a more individual and less-produced sound, \u201cHeart\u201d shares inflections with pop, country, blues and gospel genres. And perhaps with these new ventures, the 27-year-old will be able to gain a little recognition.<\/p>\n
The best track on \u201cHeart,\u201d is \u201cThis is Heartache.\u201d It plays confidently, like \u201cHome\u201d by Phillip Phillips or Orianthi\u2019s \u201cAccording To You.\u201d The song will register as an anthem, showcasing powerful vocals by Johnson and backed choruses.<\/p>\n
The lead single off of \u201cHeart\u201d is \u201cAmerican Dreamer.\u201d Slower than \u201cThis is Heartache,\u201d \u201cAmerican Dreamer,\u201d builds itself up, slow at first, then faster as it becomes a catchy and soulful tune. Sounding more country than pop, \u201cAmerican Dreamer\u201d is perfect for warm summer nights around the campfire.<\/p>\n
Another track on the album, titled \u201cNothin\u2019 On Me,\u201d is reflective of a more country\/inspirational sound. Like most feel-good music, the background vocals play throughout, similar to a gospel choir. And like the track before it, \u201cNothin\u2019 On Me\u201d plays on much of the anthem-theme that is present throughout the EP.<\/p>\n
Lastly, there is \u201cThank You For Breaking My Heart.\u201d More soulful than the other songs, this track begins stripped down with a simple beat. As the album\u2019s truest ballad, \u201cThank You For Breaking My Heart\u201d is sweet-sounding and pleasant.<\/p>\n
Like Kelly Clarkson with a more rugged feel, Alexz Johnson\u2019s newest EP is classic, yet original. From track to track, \u201cHeart\u201d definitely has heart. The persistence that takes over and develops the EP helps Johnson and her tracks stand out.\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Here is an interesting review of “Heart” by The Oswegonian. Source From the beginning, former child star Alexz Johnson has pursued music. Known for early roles on CTV\u2019s \u201cInstant Star\u201d and Disney Channel\u2019s \u201cSo Weird,\u201d Johnson has largely fallen away from the public spotlight. In 2010, she released her first full-length album, \u201cVoodoo.\u201d The album […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[13],"tags":[219,766,799,498],"class_list":["post-5651","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news","tag-ep","tag-heart","tag-oswegonian","tag-review"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t