Who needs acoustics, guitar solos and electronic sound effects when you can sing and play beautifully on a piano? Ruth B has captured many hearts across social media, and with her debut EP release, “The Intro,” she is bound to make hearts bleed with her alluring voice and poem-like lyrics.

Ruth’s songs tell stories about problems people struggle through their everyday lives, and while they are lyrically poetic, they are tear inducing. In her song “Golden,” she sings “All the things that you said I couldn’t do, guess what, yes I can.” She is singing about how even though people can push you down and make you feel bad about yourself, you can do the things they say you could not do and you do not have to listen to them; you can prevail through the harsh words.

In her song “Two Poor Kids,” Ruth’s lyrics illustrate that when two people are in love, money does not matter because love is all they need. “Lost Boy” is a song about how depression was a main factor in the singers life and that Neverland was an escape from the harsh reality. Then in her final song, “Superficial Love,” the lyrics describe an unsatisfying relationship that does not meet with her expectations of love.

For being a new singer out in the music community, Ruth sounds like a professional who has been singing for many years and could make it to the top in no time. With just a piano though, her songs could put people to sleep, especially those who are not interested in storytelling in their music. For others it could be tear inducing and a song for a broken heart.

Most of Ruth’s songs are lyrically somber, but her skills on the piano give the songs a perfect melody between sorrow and delight. When first listening to her, do not be surprised if you get teary-eyed.

In all, Ruth B is an artist when it comes to songwriting and playing her songs. The album can be listened to by many, but is more for teenagers and young adults. “The Intro” deserves at least 4/5 stars, and anyone looking for beautifully made music should give it a listen.