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Miguel Angel Alvarado - Gravity World, Inspirational, Religious Pennsylvania, United States Overall Impression: Miguel Angel Alvarado has released his new cover of Gravity by Sara Bareilles. Employing guitars and strings, this new version of Gravity features more colors and a bigger sound than the original. The intimate moments still remain, but this version grows and blossoms into its own identity. Alvorado manages to grasp the emotion and drama that makes up the essence of the song. In parallel with the lyrics, he pushes and pulls his conviction for a performance that is very alive. As the tune progresses, Gravity is layered with vocal lines and a thicker orchestration. It is in this moment that Alvarado's version shines and his artistry is put on full display. Overall, this new version of Gravity performed by Miguel Angel Alvarado is an enjoyable listen that has plenty new to offer while still honoring the original. Strongest Point(s): Alvarado's s...

Carolyn Wright - Lord of All Christian, Gospel, Religious Tennessee, United States Overall Impression: Fronted by a truly astounding vocal performance courtesy of Carolyn Wright and richly populated with an abundance of harmonically adventurous progressions and equally fascinating melodic elements, "Lord of All" is what I can best describe as Gospel turned up to eleven. Perfectly blending its elements of soul, R&B, jazz, and rock together with the utmost finesse and panache, this is a strikingly accomplished piece of writing that confidently refuses to hold anything back. From its utterly captivating performances to the towering feeling of grandeur it so effortlessly evokes, "Lord of All" is a masterful display of soaring creativity and ardent dedication and I was truly spellbound from start to finish. Strongest Point(s): Let's begin with the utterly captivating lead vocal performance by Carolyn Wright. The sheer power and technica...