Listening to this album reminds me those of times where you order a single scoop of ice cream thinking it won’t be enough. You’ve munched half-way down the sugar cone and you’re wondering how there’s any ice cream left. You finally finish your last bite of ice cream cone, completely satisfied and thinking that a double scoop is certainly not worth the additional cents. In not so crazy-analogical terms, this album is a perfect example of the quality over quantity debate.

The Beat Stuff is a six-track EP composed by Hannah Georgas, a Toronto-raised, Vancouver-based singer/songwriter. The album is a short and refreshing collection of quality vocals, some finely tuned melodies and excellent rhythmic technique. Her style of music can be compared to artists such as Kathleen Edwards and in some aspects, Jenn Grant.

One of the great things about this album is Georgas’ ability to embody various sides and emotions in only six short tracks. Each track is uniquely crafted and made to make some part of your body pulse to a well defined beat. Tracks on the album that are definitely worth mentioning are the title track with its catchy tune and quirky lyrics, “The Nationalc, a song about breaking up and the thoughts that linger afterward in which it orchestrates itself beautifully, and the second to last track on the album “All I Need” which starts off on a softer level but later builds up to the climax, a heart-pounding eruption of poignant instrumentals and vocals.

Every song on the album is charmed with a mixture of quirkiness and sensitivity, something that is rarely achieved by artists. This definitely proves that Hannah Georgas is a true gem bound to be recognized.

Overall, The Beat Stuff is a short but satisfying [cold, creamy] taste of an album that will surely not disappoint.

For more Hannah Georgas,
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/hannahgeorgas

Make sure to catch Hannah Georgas at NXNE this year! She will be performing at The Rivoli on June 19th.

By Charise Aragoza