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Ingrid Michaelson - Be OK
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| Billboard |
| Although Ingrid Michaelson might still be best-known for song placements in "Grey's Anatomy" and an Old Navy commercial, the singer/songwriter has attracted a sizable fan base surrounding 2007's "Girls and Boys." And as a thank you, Michaelson offers "Be OK," a collection of live recordings, covers and new songs that also benefits the Stand Up to Cancer campaign. Thus there's a resounding message of hope on songs like "Oh What a Day" and the snappy title track. "Giving Up" speculates from the opposite perspective, as Michaelson sings, "I'm giving up on half-empty glasses/I am giving up on greener grasses." Her quirkiness shows on the playful, strummy "You and I" and "Lady in Spain," which features a mouth trumpet. A nice teaser to satiate fans between proper full-lengths. —Jill Menze...full text |
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| Ew |
| Considering that she rose to fame as a product of the mercurial MySpace scene, you can't really blame Ingrid Michaelson for following up her calypsofolk hit ''The Way I Am'' with this quickie collection of new songs, covers, and live tracks; after all, she's got a moment to maintain. (She is also donating a portion of Be OK's proceeds to cancer research.) The most charming cuts are the perky title track and Michaelson's wistful, ukulele-equipped take on ''Over the Rainbow.'' B–...full text |
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| Allmusic |
| As the Hotel Café became a nationally recognized launching pad for songwriters in 2008, Ingrid Michaelson stood out amongst the venue's native artists, having already established her credibility through licensing deals and MySpace playbacks. Her second independent release, Girls and Boys, made waves one year prior when it toppled the iTunes charts, eventually selling over 740,000 digital copies of its lead single thanks to promotional help from Old Navy commercials and Grey's Anatomy episodes. Arriving in 2008, Be OK furthers her Norah Jones-gone-pop approach with 11 tracks. This isn't a proper studio effort -- rather, it's a benefit project (with proceeds going to cancer research) that takes its material from live performances, rarities, and several new tracks. Filled with handclaps and breezy guitar chords, "Be OK" is the album's flagship song as it bookends the set list with two different versions -- one filled with harmonies, keyboards, and percussion, and the other sticking close to the acoustic formula. Michaelson's voice is strong enough to carry such tracks alone, but her melodies sound strongest when flanked by buoyant harmonies, whether they're provided by the singer's own double-tracked voice or contributions from her touring bandmates. "The Chain," a longtime live favorite and perhaps the best song on this disc, even careens into an emotional three-person round, utilizing the harmony approach better than any Michaelson track since "The Way I Am." She leads the pack, advising her estranged lover to "glide away on soapy heels" while her melodies are echoed by Bess Rogers and Allie Moss. It's a simple song, but its passion and presentation make all the difference -- a telltale sign of a songwriter who knows how to breathe new life into a veteran genre....full text |
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