The opening is absolutely stunning. Where I Stood features beautifully humble and emotive lyrics. Musically, it is quite understated, yet perfectly suited to the lyrics and captivating in its own way. This genre (acoustic rock?) isn't normally my cup of tea, but occasionally one of Missy Higgins' songs tugs directly at my heart strings. This is one such brilliant example.
Can the rest of the album maintain this incredible standard? Well, Sugarcane is another example of brilliant lyrics, thanks to the very touching story. However, for me the chorus is a bit of a let-down.
The other songs are a good variety of perfectly acceptable pop songs, which I would have no problem listening to as background music. However, none of them really stands out to me, and I'm going to get on my soapbox here. Music is a very personal experience, which should be about inspiration and emotion. "Competent" and "acceptable" are missing the point. So, to avoid diluting the magic of Where I Stood, I'm going to end the review here.
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