Luna is an artist from Northern Virginia who recently released i stayed inside again today. I reviewed some of his previous work which is under a different moniker. Before I even heard a note it seemed like this was going to be a very woe is me type of existential reflection from all the song titles. It’s definitely that to an extent but also much more. Sadness is ubiquitous and anyone can experience it any age. That being said with thirty eight years on this planet I think the age is a factor in how we experience negative emotions. The songs, lyrics and themes really seem to revolve on this relatively new type of existential dread that seems to be affecting teenagers and people in their 20’s. It is this void of emotion that seemed to have been opened from things like social media, and people feeling less connected because of the lack of an analog connection in reality. I might be off here but that was my interpretation of where this music was coming from.
Musically, I think this is the right direction for the artist. The vocal based and more contemporary feel is more aligned with his message than ever before. The album contains some heavy beats, emotional lyrics and catchy hooks. There are some moments on this album which felt very creative. The first song which was a highlight was “i'm trying.” It’s a song that weaves beauty, nostalgia and sadness. The auto vocals works very well here in fact it's an integral part of the song which amplifies the emotion. It reminded me of how Bon Iver uses the effect. Another highlight “we thrive in pain” was bright and atmospheric. The hook is infectious and I loved the pads he uses. I also really enjoyed the closer “you fell through my hands” which melds angelic vocal harmonies. One of the things I most appreciated when listening to an artist over a couple of years is seeing them develop. More often than not it’s for the better. That’s what you have here. I have to admit I eventually want to hear that album where the pain is transformed into joy but this is a very healthy step in the process. Recommended.
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