All That You See
Budd, 2022
8/10
A deeply personal listen that embraces folk, pop, jazz and blues ideas, among others, Martha D. Lewis showcases an immense amount of grace and skill across these 11 tracks.
“A.I. Man” opens the listen with atmospheric keys and Lewis’ expressive vocals in the soft and agile climate, and “Beneath The Surface” follows with mysterious bass and plenty of stylish restraint that’s quite mesmerizing.
Halfway through, “Liar’s Club” benefits much from vivid storytelling with well timed organ and gentle guitar in the jazz landscape, while “It’s Not Right” brings both tension and beauty into the piano fueled song craft.
Further down the line, “Dawn” offers a lush and dynamic album highlight, and “Breakfast (On January 21)” continues the creativity with a soulful delivery amid very mature melodies.
A cozy listen that’s artistic, intimate and full of unpredictable songwriting that utilizes cello, violin and viola alongside guitars and drums, All That You See makes for a lyrically relevant and musically adventurous 6th album.
Travels well with: Deepak Pandit/Pratibha Singh Baghel- Inheritance; Batila- Tatamana