Cashavellyโs latest album, Meditation through Gunfire, emerges as a powerful response to the tumultuous socio-political landscape. Drawing inspiration from artists like Chappell Roan, Fleetwood Mac, Patti Smith, Weyes Blood, Tori Amos, and Fiona Apple, Cashavelly celebrates women and stands against patriarchal norms for all of mankind.
Meditation through Gunfire opens with โMore Than God,โ a smooth, lush pop track characterized by a building rhythm that perfectly complements Cashavellyโs rich vocal delivery. The lyrics address the objectification of women in the name of love, hinting at empowerment against the measurement of a womanโs self-worth. Accompanied by an intriguing music video, this single sets the tone for the albumโs exploration of womenโs experiences.
The title track, โMeditation Through Gunfire,โ opens with the singer singing drily with some incisive lyrics about the male treatment of women: โThese men think that they can be whole without the mother who they fuck, then repress, then replace with another.โ With vibrant instrumentation, shimmering guitar melodies, and hard-hitting drums, the song piques our attention right away. The chorus showcases her soaring vocals, blending compassion and strength, making it a standout moment on the album. It sure is a poetically witty and powerful song that wraps it up very well.
In โPart Of Me Already A Ghost,โ the music opens with vibrant strings writhing with majestic bends. She sings boldly, โThereโs no difference between God and making love to me,โ while the music surges like dreamy clouds.โ The dreamy instrumentation swells as the song progresses, with harmonies enriching her vocals in the chorus towards the end, creating an emotionally resonant listening experience.
โAncestorsโ offers a poignant narrative as Cashavelly recounts the stories of the women in her lineage and those around her, highlighting their struggles and the strength they passed down to her. She emphasizes the resilience and power inherited from her ancestors, making this track a deeply personal and empowering homage to womanhood.
Meditation through Gunfire serves as a manifesto for women that aims to empower women throughout the ages, eras, and places. Check it out on Spotify.
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Review by: Naomi Joan