Along these years, writing for calls-to-nothing.com, we became fans of Anna Nalick with her Wreck of the Day album. Anna is definitely an artist who has quite a lot to offer with her music, and any fan will be psyched that we have this new Shine EP from her.

The title track is simply fantastic, with a hint of country while not diverging from the style we’ve come to know from Anna. The acoustic version is just as nice. Of course, the (pleasant) surprise here is a cover of the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ “Breaking the Girl.” Anna strips down this song to just an acoustic guitar and it’s interesting to hear a female perspective on it. Very nicely done. Acoustic versions of “Breathe (2 a.m.)” and “Wreck of the Day” are also included here. These songs are simply spectacular.

Overall, this Shine EP is a great must have for the fans we are until Anna’s new album. Think of it as a tasty appetizer before the main course and hope we don’t have to wait too long…

Shine [EP]
Anna Nalick
Audio CD (March 25, 2008)
Original Release Date: March 25, 2008
Number of Discs: 1
Format: EP
Label: Epic
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Tracks Listing

• 1. Shine (Album Version)
• 2. Breathe (2 AM) (Acoustic Version)
• 3. Wreck Of The Day (Acoustic Version)
• 4. Breaking The Girl (Album Version)
• 5. Shine (Acoustic Version)

note : This note has been originally written by Eric from Boston with some modifications made by us

Shine - Video

“Shine” is a song FOR those people who have made mistakes in a public way, FOR people whose mistakes and heartbreak are considered entertainment. When sad things that would hurt ANYBODY happen, like your relationship falling apart and making entertainment news, or you constantly being told how you aren’t good, thin, pretty, or rich enough, or your job being so taxing for the roles you have to play (whether it’s having to immerse yourself in a crazy depressed state of mind to play a crazy depressed character, or having to stay permanently smiling every time you leave your house even though you’ve just had a miscarriage), or an argument with someone you love, or your dog died and you finally crack, we just say, “It was bound to happen, everyone in Hollywood is shallow and addicted.”

“Shine” is also saying that little girls, like your daughters and sisters or you, don’t have to throw up to be pretty, be sleazy to be loved, or be crazy to get attention. Just because the BAD things are what people pay money for doesn’t mean that those things are ALL of what your favorite movie and music stars are.

– Anna Nalick