Flora Algera - Idols

​Flora Algera

Idols
​self-released; 2023

By Jamie Funk
​

Flora Algera is an artist who has quite a back story. According to her reverbnation bio “Algera spent much of her time attending concerts for local bands in small venues throughout Boston and taking notes from the punk-rock genre.” She spent a couple of years traveling around the country and began writing poetry. Algera was also a former competitive opera singer and even worked with the famous composer John Williams.

In 2020 Algera worked with accomplished producer William D Lucey on her first single  “Anthem For The Psych Ward Kids.” Algera now has a new single coming out soon entitled “Idols.”

The song starts with a lush arrangement of instruments. There’s a tom heavy beat, a steady bass line and sparkling guitars. I loved the sound of the instrumentation right off the bat which reminded me of a number of indie rock bands like Broken Social Scene.

Alger’s vocals on the verse are intimate and delivered in a comfortable range. There’s a slight sense of melancholy. That feeling mutates into something more inspirational once the additional guitars and organ comes in on the hook. The hook is catchy and I thought the vocal melody was memorable.

I thought the transition back into the verse was smooth. Algera reflects poetically about what seems to be a former relationship. Some of the brilliance here is the lyrics are interpretive and could be applied to many different situations.

The hook comes around for a second time and transitions into a gorgeous outro. Algera is essentially displaying a sense of yearning or regret depending on how you look at it. She starts every sentence with “Wish I had.”

I thought the production was top notch. The mix of instrumentation was warm and inviting. I also appreciated the dynamics of the song especially when the chorus came.

​If this single is indicative of what’s to come from Algera, I’m eagerly anticipating what’s ahead. Her sound was reminiscent of a number of my favorite acts including Broken Social Scene, Feist and Stars. This is a great song and l Iook forward to hearing more in the not too distant future.

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