Fran Lustyโs โLadybirdโ is a five-track EP that encapsulates the storytelling style influenced by Damien Rice and Virginia Woolf. With a voice that is thick, luscious, and deeply relaxing, Lusty delves into a variety of topics in this soulful collection.
The EP opens with the titular track, โLadybird,โ a song written as a poignant reminder to nourish oneโs body to nourish the mind. Itโs a touching tribute to her grandmother. The instrumental accompaniment is simple and is centered around soothing acoustic guitar strumming.
โDonโt Pollinateโ follows, a contemplative piece inspired by an argument. Lustyโs echoing and thoughtful vocals contribute to the emotive weight of this track. Her voice, with its soft richness, croons through the verses.
โBrotherโ continues her heartfelt lyricism, dedicating this song to her younger sibling. It has garnered recognition, finding its place on Spotify and Apple Music playlists. โSeasalt,โ the fourth track, draws inspiration from a David Attenborough episode, where newly hatched sea turtles are misled by artificial light. The song kicks off with the sounds of waves gently caressing sandy shores, and Franโs voice adopts a whimsy, catchy, and rhythmic pattern.
The EPโs focal point, โYou Make It Easy,โ is about revisiting a childhood forest and realizing the profound changes it and we have undergone. This track introduces a dreamy, watery ambiance. It is replenished by Franโs lower-toned, captivating vocals, which narrate with a sense of storytelling prowess.
โLadybirdโ is a beautiful representation of Fran Lustyโs musical journey, transitioning from bedroom-recorded acoustic tracks to a harmonious blend of sounds.
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Review By: Naomi Joan