Summertime
July 26, 2008
BRIANNA TAYLOR
Brianna Taylor is best-known for her no-nonsense, tough-girl presence on this year's 20th season of MTV's "The Real World," set in Hollywood—which posted bonanza ratings for the network. As an aspiring singer (who once appeared as a low-flying finalist on "American Idol"), Taylor used the vehicle to full advantage to peddle her impressive wares. The ambling midtempo "Summertime" showcases an assured, earthy, full-force vocal imprint, complemented with grimy guitars that keep the ballad from sounding too scrubbed. Taylor's self-titled EP has already popped onto the Heatseekers chart, while it rose as high as No. 15 on iTunes—impressive for the indie artist's viral aptitude. "Summertime" is as infectious as Sara Bareilles' "Love Song"—it's hard to imagine that Taylor won't soon be snapped up by a major, catapulting "Summertime" into a full-fledged fall fave.—Chuck Taylor
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