Inner Child
Magnetic Moon, 2022
8/10
A Nashville artist who touches on indie-folk in both powerful and cathartic ways, Alicia Blue finds herself sorting through some emotional moments in trying to discover who she was and who she wants to become on this very forthright EP.
Blue starts the listen with the dreamy “DTMTS (Don’t Tell Me How To Smile)”, where her upfront lyrics are met with soft guitar, well timed drums and subtle grit, and “Saline Waters” follows with a darker version of indie-rock that’s textured with a bit of mystery amid the swirling melody.
On the back half of the listen, Blue takes nods to her folk-rock roots with the poetic and lush “Fine”, while “Dirty Hippie” enters alt-rock territory alongside a firm beat and some minor jangle that you can’t not be enamored by.
You might be reminded of legends like Tori Amos or Kate Bush when listening to these intimate anthems, as Blue blends pop, rock and folk in her very impressive singer-songwriter formula that the world needs to hear more of.
Travels well with: A Fragile Tomorrow- It’s Better That Way; Elise Davis- Anxious Happy Chill