Music review: Colbie Caillat – ëƵAlong the WayëƵ
With her latest release, Colbie Caillat sheds her sunny California melodies for the country flavorings of Nashville.
CaillatëƵs girl-next-door looks and genuine soothing voice make for a seamless transition on her debut solo country album.
ëƵAlong the WayëƵ finds the singer-songwriter opening up about dealing with heartbreak and learning how to move on and emerge stronger than before.
ëƵI kinda like where this is going/Even if itëƵs not going anywhere,ëƵ announces Caillat on the set opener ëƵWide Open.ëƵ ItëƵs a therapeutic declaration of reclaiming independence and excitedly facing adventure after realizing nothing lasts forever and seasons will always change.
ëƵSometimes You Need a ChangeëƵ continues the recovery process while discovering the need to look honestly in the mirror to recognize the true potential of the person staring back as Caillat confesses, ëƵThereëƵs still someone I need to be/I canëƵt know us until I know me.ëƵ
ëƵMeant for MeëƵ highlights the good aspects of a failed relationship (even if they were temporary) with the 38-year-old singing, ëƵI see love for what it was, not what it wasnëƵt/And everything that happens ainëƵt for nothing.ëƵ
Sheryl Crow joins Caillat on ëƵIëƵll Be Here.ëƵ CrowëƵs voice is a perfect addition to the track penned by Caillat, Brett James, Jason Reeves and Babyface about always being there for the people you love.
ëƵOld and NewëƵ reflects on hard lessons learned from the past and the promise of what awaits with the beginning of a new season as Caillat declares she loves where sheëƵs going as well as where sheëƵs been.
ëƵThe Other SideëƵ closes the album by delivering a hopeful message that things will be better on the other side of heartache as Caillat sings, ëƵNothing lasts forever/This trouble is like a feather/The wind will come and blow it all away.ëƵ
ëƵAlong the WayëƵ demonstrates that life is what you make it. Clearly, Caillat is making the best of every moment along her fruitful journey.

