Ana Free – To.Get.Her

Text: Joelle Chong

The gloomy weather these days makes it easy for us to enjoy Portuguese singer-songwriter Ana Free’s latest album To.Get.Her. In case you’re wondering just who Ana is, this YouTube star performed on our sunny island last year with other singers from the video-sharing platform.

The 26-year-old croons in her husky and emotional voice as she reminisces about a past love in ‘Beautiful Goodbye’. The acoustic song, when played on a rainy day, will have you staring out at the window, watching puddles form as the rain fall.

You are sure to bop along to the strong rhythm of the R&B track ‘Surrender’, which Ana balances with the minimal use of instruments. The simplicity in the musical arrangement enhances the singer’s talented vocals and the emotions it encompasses.

While love (or break-up) may be a recurring theme in the album, Ana expresses them differently through various musical genres, such as the fast-tempo ‘Sugar Rush’ and ‘I Want Your Rush’ which show a huge contrast from the previous love ballads.

Like all musicians, Ana may have shared a little bit of herself in her songs, making it easy for listeners to resonate.

Overall, To.Get.Her is an autobiographical album that is written beautifully and delivered thoroughly emotionally. There is definitely more we can expect from Ana Free.

Recommended tracks: ‘Sugar Rush’, ‘Renegade’, ‘Surrender’

Rating: 4/5