Malaysia-born, London-based singer-songwriter and pharmacist trainee Boey returns with his sophomore album Acoustic Space after debuting with Happy. With sincere messages interlaced with emotion throughout, the album draws inspiration from early 2000s pop-RnB influences in 16 tracks.
Acoustic Space opens with โBreathe.โ Acoustic guitars strum softly as Boeyโs high, tender voice floats over the music. The paced beats ease into the space, complementing the reflective tone of the song. Written from the perspective of war victims living their lives in constant fear, โBreatheโ delicately urges listeners to simply breathe to get through tough times.
โOceans Apartโ is for all the long-distance lovers. Boeyโs voice glides effortlessly over gentle melodies as he sings reassuringly to the lover that they will make it through these tough times. Female backing vocals further elevate the song with a soothing ethereality.
In contrast to the more melancholic moments on the album, โEye Contactโ brings a lighthearted and playful energy. The snapping fingers set the rhythm, and Boeyโs romantic side shines as he sings about the butterflies and excitement of making eye contact with a special someone.
โThe Sameโ has Boey reflecting on unrequited love. Opening with gentle piano melodies, the song explores the pain of longing and wondering whether the other person feels the same.
โHurt No Moreโ combines engaging rhythms with Boeyโs subtle yet powerful vocal performance. While the groove is undeniably catchy, the underlying agony in his voice reflects the struggle of the people who are wretched apart by war.
Listen to Acoustic Space by Boey if you love relaxing music that meets intimacy and vulnerability with conscientious humanity.
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Review by: Naomi Joan