Hope Partlow’s debut album, ‘Who We Are,’ is a bland exercise in modern pop music.

Partlow has a beautiful voice, but her lyrics are average at best. Her songs are similar to the Ashlee Simpson-type of pop rock, but Partlow’s voice is much softer and inviting.

Even though Partlow can draw you in with her voice, the songs don’t manage to resonate with the listener.

‘Who We Are’ lacks the energy and fun of good pop albums.

On the title track of the album, ‘Who We Are,’ Partlow declares that ‘There’s so much more to me than meets the eye,’ but sadly, there isn’t.

Even among the sad state of pop music today, Partlow still fails to be noticeable.

Considering her vocal skills, Partlow has the ability to produce quality pop songs. Instead of making the most of her talent, she decided to make an unremarkable pop album.

‘Who We Are’ is an example of a good musician failing to make good music.

Partlow is supported by a solid back up band, but her clich’#233;d lyrics and mediocre melodies obliterate the band’s good intentions. Songs like ‘Crazy Summer Nights,’ and ‘Girlfriend’ are unoriginal and corny.

Partlow tries very hard to make good music, but the final result is unsatisfying.

The only way to make an impression on the music world is to be unique, but Partlow is just another face in the crowd.

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