The followup to 2006's "Chained By Dreams", "Sweet Clarity" (released in 2009) finds Michelle Hotaling showcasing an even more personal depth of songwriting as well as a further expansion into diverse musical styles, all the while remaining catchy, memorable and accessible. " long awaited follow-up is the Sweet Clarity EP. Produced by Scott Slater, the five track collection demonstrates a significant stylistic shift in Michelle's material from rock to singer songwriter. Arrangements are gentler, lightly orchestral and more acoustic yet the material is clearly stamped with the trademark of Michelle's crystalline voice both in lead and backing vocal parts.... Michelle Hotaling's five track Sweet Clarity EP is a great demonstration of the artist's progress since her stunning debut album Chained By Dreams. Delicately produced and featuring Michelle's sweet vocal work and wonderful arrangements, the EP delivers a taste of what to expect on her next full length album." -- musicaldiscoveries.com User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.