And all I can say that it is Broadway Musical Album. Listening to this full album just like watching a piece of a larger story. A story that began two years ago and is still ongoing. This is not a traditional record from Bareilles, it is very much a concept record, and as such might disappoint for someone looking for the next “Brave” or “Love Song”just like me.

In this album, Sara stands as  an absolute composer and lyricist for the medium of musical theater. There is her upbeat catchy tunes (Door Number Three) and ovation-worthy ballads (She Used To Be Mine) are as good as they’ve ever been, and the production from Neal Avron (who produced Bareilles’ “Kaleidoscope Heart” album) puts these songs comfortable in the frame of her previous repertoire. Anyway, there’s moments of Sondheim, moments of deep character study and in-the-moment frantic examination (When He Sees Me). There’s the stylized and fuzzy feeling of Schwartz, where you just smile ear to ear for minutes on end (Never Ever Getting Rid Of Me). And there’s devastatingly somber notes reminiscent of Jason Robert Brown, that tug at your heart-strings and won’t go away (You Matter To Me).

In summary,  I would say that it is a personal records for specific targeted market which is often complex and complicated forcing you to carefully listen and pay attention. I might be enjoy it if I were watching her performance in broadway.