- Open Your Eyes
- See You Again
- The Best Thing
- What I Need
- How Long
- Overrated
- Grow Up Slow
- Love Is
- Run So Far
- Alone Anymore
Straight from the Where-Are-They-Now files, some may remember 16-year-old Paige Lewis when she released her self-titled debut through Word Records in 2001. Her career never quite took off despite the critical acclaim, so two years later the singer/songwriter pursued opportunities in L.A. with uncle/producer David Rice (Mandy Moore). After following some mainstream leads, Paige decided to return to her home state of Texas, where she's currently studying marketing at University of St. Thomas in Houston. The 22-year-old found time in-between coursework to record eleven songs, releasing her sophomore effort on her own independent record label.
Available at www.thepaige.com as well as iTunes,
Themes gravitate toward romantic longing ("See You Again," "What I Need"), though "How Long" is a portrait of unconditional patience, and the title track offers hope through learning from mistakes. Paige's faith is subtler this album, but she still trusts her future to God when regretting maturing too quickly ("Grow Up Slow") and reminds us we're all works in the process of becoming something greater ("Smaller Than You Think"). Also, "Run So Far" laments a loved one who has "fallen from the light," but not beyond hope. With well-crafted pop/rock that's only more relevant to today's teens and young adults, Paige continues to show promise in her artistic development.