Kelsey Lu's "So Help Me God": A Soulful Journey Through Heartbreak and Self-Discovery
By
Kiana Mickles
An everything bagel for the brain. Substantive, layered, well-seasoned.
Summary
Kelsey Lu's second album "So Help Me God" is reviewed, highlighting its blend of '70s-era soul and orchestral folk-pop. The album was inspired by the volcanic landscape of Lanzarote in the Canary Islands, which served as the backdrop for the accompanying short film. The music navigates themes of heartbreak and self-discovery, with lyrics that portray the world as both vast and intimate. The album is described as a monument to deeply felt emotion, comparable to artists like Ana Roxanne.
Key quotes
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a rambling spell of '70s-era soul and exuberant orchestral folk-pop that sweeps through the fog of heartbreak and the clarity of self-discovery
Filled with lyrics that figure the world as place both vast and small, the album is the kind of monument to deeply felt emotion
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