This reminds me of a mix of d4vd, The Weeknd & SZA. I kinda like it, but I do recognise it does play it a bit safe. It doesn't try to be inventive and it doesn't need to be. It's just some good ol Alternative R&B with great production and good vocals. Minor pacing issues which could easily be fixed by removing some weaker songs, but overall it's negligible.
The songs themselves have great production on top of beautiful vocals from keshi. His vocals is quite falsetto-heavy, and it is a major plus for this album as it really makes the album have this "soft and intimate" vibe to it.
It isn't your typical Alternative R&B where they typically use very introspective/moody lyrics. In fact, this album does the complete opposite, there are some genuinely wholesome lyrics in there like "UNDERSTAND", which is honestly kind of ... read more
Easily Taylor Swift's best song. So much emotion evoked, the production quality is amazing and it compliments the emotional weight of the song. Taylor takes a more progressive approach to this song, singing her heart out, slowly building into the climax, it doesn't feel forced, and feels very natural. The songwritting is intelligent and might even be the best she's done, the vocal performance is also among her best. Lyricsm is among the best of not just Taylor's discography, ... read more