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Review: Rachel Platten dazzles on new ‘Fight Song’ EP (Includes first-hand account)

Published

August 13, 2015

Her CD opens with her empowering anthem “Fight Song,” which is already in the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts, sitting at No. 7, and climbing.

It is followed by the mid-tempo yet infectious “Lone Ranger,” and “Beating Me Up” is yet another optimistic song, with its inspirational lyrics that many listeners can relate to. Her four-track EP closes with the crisp yet haunting “Congratulations.” “Congratulations, got what you wanted, your winning now. Congratulations, you got your shot and you wore me down. And I really don’t think you get it now. No, I really don’t think you get it now. It’s killing me, I admit it now. Congratulations, you tore my heart out,” Platten sings.

Digital Journal’s interview with Rachel Platten, may be seen by clicking here.

The Verdict

Overall, Rachel Platten’s latest Fight Song EP is a stunning musical effort. There are no filler tracks on here, and they are all worthy of becoming radio singles at some point in the future. Fans ought to look forward to a full-length project from Platten in the future. This EP garners 4.5 out of 5 stars.

To learn more about Rachel Platten and her newest EP, check out her official website.

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Written By Markos Papadatos

Markos Papadatos is Digital Journal's Editor-at-Large for Music News. Papadatos is a Greek-American journalist and educator that has authored over 23,000 original articles over the past 19 years. He has interviewed some of the biggest names in music, entertainment, lifestyle, magic, and sports. He is a 16-time "Best of Long Island" winner, where for three consecutive years (2020, 2021, and 2022), he was honored as the "Best Long Island Personality" in Arts & Entertainment, an honor that has gone to Billy Joel six times.