(You’re right.. This Is Better)

Well, this is quite the interesting change of pace for me. This man Adil Hasan reached out to me asking if I could cover this album, and I’m always open to new suggestions and projects, so of course I agreed, and I’m glad I did because this thing definitely left a positive impression on me!

So, this is an album by Adil released on the 24th of December 2024 and features 16 tracks with 43 minutes of run time, and let me tell you why I think it’s worth checking out!

Firstly, the instrumentation is raw and acoustic, which I’m a big fan of (if done right), and I have to say it was definitely done well on this project because there are so many different influences and varieties across this project to draw from, such as:

-Indie

-RnB

-Folk

-Classical

-Flamenco

– Singer-Songwriter

-Blues/Country

-Pop Rock 

I find traces of all these across this whole project, and they are all done with the greatest of talent, technique, and creativity. Every new song provides a different characteristic to the album, as if each of the 16 songs has its own personality and is alive, ready to come to life once the track is playing.  I respect the fact that he’s down to trying and experimenting with so many different elements and samples to try and make this one as lively and engaging as possible, and that shows true artsy and originality. 

If I had to pick a favourite track, it would have to be ‘If You Say So’, which has this funky, infectious country vibe to it with that acoustic guitar and melodic harmonies and skeletal singing structures; it’s just the one that stuck out most to me on the album!

Speaking of the singing, that’s another fantastic aspect of the album. Because although it is at its core raw, skeletal style, you can still hear the varied ranges and octaves and melody drifts depending on the song and its genre. Some songs might have a more mellow and somber performance, while others have a more upbeat and energetic tone, but it all varies depending on the track, and that’s another sign of a talented and passionate artist! One who’s willing to switch things up whenever it’s needed and understanding when and where to do it!

Overall, a great project with tons to offer in terms of sound, quality, and vocals, and one I can definitely see myself going back to frequently! 

https://open.spotify.com/album/06NfFVDmCS5covwuuIsk7J?si=nO1dvppXT0exoEXA0gwlTw