Yikes.
That's my thought as I listen to this song, and that's "yikes" in an "ouch" way. Moments make me really like how she sings, a few moments make me wince. Are you not aware of the words you're singing? I can't help but wonder when she sings with evidently so little emotion lines that should be some stronger. Picture "No, I won't give in" sung as passionlessly as if she's just sharing some information with the listener.
Her voice is a bit nasal, like is more common for country. Considering some of the other mixes I like, I'm not going to count off for an "odd" combination. In this count, they're culturally-based.
Musicwise, it's really average. In fact, it it gives me the distinct vague feeling I've heard this song many times before, though I know I haven't. (I'm a visual/kinesthetic learner; I'll randomly find myself singing along with a song I haven't heard in 10 years and can't remember where I know it from, but I'm still aware that I know it, somehow.)
The lyrics could be the perfect song for Eragon that they were intended to be had they been sung differently. (I'm speaking as someone who's only read the book.) Perfect song for Eragon, perhaps, but excellent in general, I'm not so sure of. What I do know is I don't want to hear this on the radio.
Music: 3/5
Vocal(s): 1/5
Overall: 3/10
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