4/1/2025
While I wouldn't say it's flawless, it's definitely a slight step up from her last two releases, which I found a bit dull. Her voice fits this style much better, though I’ll admit it can get a tad repetitive at times; it even reminds me of Nao. There are a few tracks like 'Awaken' and 'The Future' that I find a bit too cheesy for my liking, but I have to commend the production—it never misses. As many have pointed out, the first half has a delightful Disney vibe with medieval sounds, sweet melodies, chimes, and harps. You can definitely hear influences from Joanna Newsom and Kate Bush, as others have noted. In the second half, she blends art pop with a more electronic sound reminiscent of her earlier albums, which, to be honest, haven’t been my favorite. Even though the production remains stellar, I feel the songs in this section tend to be a bit long and meandering for my taste, lacking the melodic nuance that shines in the first half, especially from 'Legacy' to 'Sweet Talk'.
Favorite tracks
The Turning Wheel
6/25/2021
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