Blood & Bones
Booa, 2025
8/10
The Finnish alt-rocker, Louie Blue, returns with a 3rd album, where nods to the ‘80s are present across the 8 diverse and thoughtful tracks.
“Ordinary Girl” opens with a warm ambience, where thumping drums and soulful vocals unfold with a dreamy mood, and “In The Dark” follows with a bright demeanor and layered vocals that touch on soft-rock ideas.
“Toni” and “Alone In My World” arrive in the middle. The former is a rich and stylish pop moment that embraces R&B, while the latter is an introspective bout of slow burning beauty via the soft drums and layered guitars.
Close to the end, “Dusty” uses the charming bass strategically in a fuller tune, and “Diamond” exits with the radiant synth suiting the emotive singing that has Blue hitting some high notes.
Blue took a 4 year hiatus from music, and this comeback effort sees him utilizing influences like Sting, Genesis and Roxy Music for a mature, vintage and soulful effort that’s purposely a big step from today’s excessively polished pop.
Travels well with: St. Catherine’s Child- This Might Affect You; Isolated Youth- miserere mei