This week we take it to my hometown with Chicago based artist Chronicle. He brings us a 10 track album titled Saturday. You can stream the album on Spotify or right here:
So let’s get right into the track by track breakdown and our overall thoughts.
What we thought of the project
- Clarity: The first minute of this song is a lot of harmonizing and reminds me a bit of an old Evanescence song. Yes, that is a major throwback and probably ages me a bit lol. The song then picks up and Chronicle gives us a faraway flow. It is a smooth track.
- Noname: This song is a must listen off the project. I can’t find the words to describe how unique and deep it is.
- Say Goodbye Before You Go: This song is a bit different than the previous two and really showcases Chronicle’s vocal range. It is a beautiful ballad to an former love.
- Scuba Diver: This track is funky and I want more.
- Mush: This is more of an interlude at only about 45 seconds. It is smooth.
- Smoke: Trippy nights out is what this song is all about. It’s a bit of a blur.
- Staying Home: Pianos and poetry about Chicago cut me deep. I have literal goosebumps and watery eyes. Way to get me in the feels and missing home.
- Small Talk: 30 second guitar riff with few words.
- Orchard: I wish I had more to say about this track but there weren’t many words. It seems Chronicle is a man of few words but when he speaks they are meaningful.
- Saturday: OOh the RnB vibes are heavy on this one.
Final Thoughts
Chronicle is a rare gem with a unique sound. I was not expecting that from a younger artist. His talent is undeniable, I just wish his songs were a bit longer. That is literally my only complaint is that I want more. Chronicle is an old soul and I added much of this album to my personal collection of music.
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