Hayley Sales - Sunseed

This singer/songwriter is from our very own Vancouver Island. She prides herself on being fully responsible for her album; she orchestrated everything, personally. Haley contributes her talent to her father’s recording studio, which served everyone from Miles Davies to rap artists; she grew up surrounded by music.

Coming to a Starbucks near you, Hayley Sales’s album has that laid back alternative vibe that is revered by frappacino-drinkers everywhere. I love this CD because I can listen to it with my friends, as well as my mom. It’s very universal and offers something to everyone. It is the perfect soundtrack to a walk in the park or a day at the beach; it’s very relaxing and laid back.

Although the lyrics are very whimsical and flow very well, the album’s actual sound is somewhat unoriginal. Albums from Corinne Bailey Rae, Norah Jones and even Jack Johnson are quite similar in sound. Also, a big part of the album is just music with no lyrics, this can make the album uninteresting at times.

This CD is a great escape from the usual harsher rock music. Although I wouldn’t listen to it all the time, I think it should be an essential part of every music collection, for those lazy summer days