Today we are doing a Melanie Martinez K-12 Album Review.
Melanie Martinez is a singer and songwriter from New York. She first gained attention as a contestant on the television show The Voice, where she became an international star.
Melanie released her Sophomore studio album K-12 in 2019. The album explores themes of trauma and anxiety in a unique way.
Introduction to Melanie Martinez
Martinez first came to the public’s attention after appearing on the third season of American reality television singing competition show, The Voice. Martinez made it to the final four contestants, but was eliminated in the semi-final rounds. Martinez decided to use her experiences on The Voice as inspiration for her debut album, Cry Baby.
The album was released on August 14, 2015, by Atlantic Records. Cry Baby peaked at number six on the Billboard 200 chart in the United States and has been certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The album spawned five singles: “Pity Party”, “Soap”, “Sippy Cup”, “Carousel” and “Alphabet Boy”.
Her latest album, K-12, was released in 2019 and explores themes of trauma and anxiety in a unique way.
Why K-12 is Unique
K-12 is unique in its exploration of trauma and anxiety because it tells a story. The album is divided into four parts, each exploring a different aspect of trauma and anxiety.
Themes explored include guilt, anger, anxiety, school. The songs are sung with Martinez’s classic trademark quivery voice that is both interesting and emotive.
The songs in the album are sung with Martinez’s classic, trademark quivery voice. The music is also reminiscent of her previous albums, but also has unique instruments and vocals scattered throughout.
Melanie Martinez – K-12 Review
Musicianship
Martinez shows off her songwriting skills on this album with lyrical content that is both interesting and emotive. The music is well-composed and the vocals are stunning as always.
Rating: 8 / 10
Packaging
The packaging of the K-12 album is interesting because it is very unique. The CD is a single disc and comes with a bonus DVD. The vinyl is a single disc from Atlantic and our copy was dead flat and had minimal surface noise. In addition, the Amazon has an exclusive pink vinyl for this release.
Packaging 8 / 10
Song Themes
K-12 tells a story that many people will be able to relate to. The themes of trauma and anxiety are explored in a unique way that makes the listener feel like they are right there with Martinez.
The theme of the album covers each year of school through the 13 tracks, kindergarten – Grade 12. As expected, most of the themes of the songs are around difficulties and anxieties faced during school. It addresses the challenge of finding a place to belong, whether in friendships, the physical world, or romantically.
Teachers Pet Song Meaning
The song “Teachers Pet” is about a student who is being bullied by her teacher. The student feels like she can’t tell anyone because she’s scared that her teacher will make her life even harder at school.
Martinez sings from the perspective of the student, and her lyrics are heartbreaking. She pleads for someone to help her, but feels like she’s all alone in the situation. The song is a powerful reminder of how difficult it can be for students who are being bullied by their teachers.
Rating: 9 / 10
Production
The production is done well, and the music has a clear sound. The song writing makes it easy for Martinez to show off her unique voice which really brings the lyrics to life in the best way possible. It is bot the best produced album and could use some help in the dynamics but still make’s Melanie’s vocals show through.
Rating: 7 / 10
Audience
This album is best suited to those who enjoy deeper lyrical content and musical punctuation.
Rating: N/A
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Overall Review Rating for our Melanie Martinez K-12 Album Review
K-12 is an excellent album that is sure to please Melanie Martinez fans old and new. The themes of trauma and anxiety are explored in a way that is unique, interesting, and emotive. The music is well-composed and the vocals are stunning. Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys soulful music with powerful lyrics.
Wrapping It Up
This album is best suited to those who enjoy deeper lyrical content and musical punctuation. With 13 tracks that explore themes of trauma, anxiety, guilt, anger, school- K12 tells a story that many people will be able to relate to. The songs are sung with Martinez’s trademark quivery voice which makes the lyrics come alive in an interesting way. Recommended for anyone looking for a great alternative album or as a great introduction to Melanie Martinez.
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