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by Jason MacNeilTracy Shedd's voice resembles Canadian twin duo Tegan and Sara -- a tad alternative and a tad folksy, particularly on the pleasing midtempo pop gem "Inside Out." Backed by a seasoned band, Shedd is poised on this simple arrangement that gets somewhat dreamy in the bridge. The only problem might be how long it takes her to conclude the opening, fading too slowly for the song's own good. "End of the Night" is a funky, percussion-driven tune that shows Shedd's softer side, resembling a cross between 10,000 Maniacs and the Cranberries. "I'm not that naïve anymore," she sings on the tune resembling an early demo of the Cure. One song that might have her biting off more than she can chew is "If You Really Cared About Me You Would Have Kept in Touch for All Those Years," immediately building the song into a Coldplay-ish anthem before reverting back to her minimal alt-rock ways. The tension builds in a My Bloody Valentine or Jesus and Mary Chain vibe, but never breaks the surface the way one might hope. "Try and Get Some Rest" is an all-out rocker that takes no prisoners, a song that Shedd nails perfectly but still feels a tad unfinished. The first breather comes during "One By One," a song that seems to be out of Sloan's songbook. One of the highlights is a dreary but happy "One By One," which brings to mind a string-laced track performed by the Aislers Set. The spacy "Something Out There" is light and airy, with Shedd's hushed vocals leading the arrangement along into a thick wave of guitar. "Sugar, Please" is a winding lo-fi affair that shows her strengths as a performer and songwriter. After a few tunes that are B-side material at best, Shedd starts to wrap up with "Somersault" and "Blue," both tender tunes, although the latter breaks out into a lovely wall of sound halfway through.