Eclips

After rising to fame through The Voice of Holland, Maan returns with Eclips, an album where she finally attempts to break free from the generic, faceless pop sound of her first two records. And honestly, I really appreciate that ambition. Her earlier work often felt safe and predictable, lacking any unique musical identity, so it’s refreshing to see her push her creative boundaries and try something different.

That being said, while the intent is there, the execution leaves much to be desired. Eclips is an album that struggles with its sound and its consistency, coming across as a collection of half-baked ideas rather than a real and worthy reinvention of her sound. The songwriting is often weak, failing to deliver truly engaging or memorable moments. Some tracks show promise, and there are hints of a more defined direction, but too often, the album falls back into mediocrity and lacklustre songwriting.

It’s frustrating because you can tell she wants to evolve as an artist, and there are glimpses of what could have been if everything was approached with a sense of direction. Unfortunately, Eclips feels like an experiment that didn’t quite land. While I respect the effort to move beyond the safe, radio-friendly pop of her past, the album ultimately needed a stronger vision and sharper execution to really make an impact.