Andy Dolson Tide Stater rating (out of four): ***1/2

 

Watch out music world, Andy Dolson has true star potential. Before long, you’ll hear his songs on the radio or MTV.

With his strong vocals, comparable to John Mayer, you may be mesmerized.

The songs sound familiar, but resonate with different messages: mistakes, heartbreak and self-realization. The lyrics may remind you of the chick flick The Notebook, telling a story of a man who always leaves and a woman who waits her whole life for him to return.

For fast-paced songs, listen to “Apology” and “The Man Inside.”

If finals have you stressed, Tide’s soothing sounds can calm that nervous heartbeat and help you forget your problems for 23 minutes.

– Tiffany Strong