Adrienne Pierce - Faultline

Hailing from Vancouver, British Columbia, Adrienne Pierce has created a serviceable pop album, perfectly suited for teen-bop Canadians. That is to say, Faultline is nice, like Canadians of this strand, but bland, too, like Canadians of this strand tend to be. “Beautiful” is a Michelle Branch-esque knock off. “Better Year” has a bit of a country tinge to it, like, perhaps, what might be used for background vocals for a commercial for a woman’s boutique. “Laundry and Dishes” is Pierce striving to be Jewel. No dice, Pierce, but thanks for trying. You’re not bad, certainly, but you’re not yet good. [www.adriennepierce.com]