More Info Hailing from Norway, singer Maria Mena found herself with some surprisingly high success at only 15 years old, a pop prodigy incorporating adult levels of emotion into her songwriting early, and backing it up with a soulful vocal that carries the right pieces to make the sound whole. On Apparently Unaffected, her third album builds strongly upon her previous efforts. While there are a few fairly standardized pop tracks (the bouncing but lyrically flat "Boytoy Baby"), the bulk of the album uses well-constructed arrangements set around the strong but intentionally unmanipulated vocals of Mena. The pieces pack an emotional punch through her delivery as much as through the lyrics. There's longing here, and passion, and a guarded vulnerability. Tracklist Internal DialogueThis Bottle of WineMiss You LoveBoytoy BabyIf You'll Stay in My Past, Pt. 1He's Hurting MeJust Hold MeLong Time ComingIf You'll Stay in My Past, Pt. 2Nevermind MeThese ShoesOur BattlesCalm Under the WavesIf You'll Stay in My Past, Pt. 3 Soundwave https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QiZM8-Ta8s&list=PLP5E3f0kgIG3_fsPHSL11sPO3RSYFH7pJ
