by Devin Bowen
As the fall leaves turn different shades of yellowish-gold and each day slowly gets colder, Daniel Caesar’s new album arrives just in time for the agony and pain of the yearning fall season. Son Of Spergy, released earlier this fall on Oct. 24, is Daniel Caesar’s most recent project — and trust me, it will have you locked in. From his last album, Never Enough, Son Of Spergy brings that beautiful soft Daniel Caesar lust with insanely well thought-out lyrics that tell a real story.
My initial reaction to seeing the album finally released was “Oh, God,” yet it was in excitement and fear. If you’re an avid Daniel Caesar listener, you know how easy it is to resonate with his music. So, of course, I grabbed my headphones, screamed to myself a couple of times, and started the heavenly listening experience. The album starts with the song Rain Down (feat. Sampha) and right off the bat, I got hooked. Caesar has a tendency to incorporate religion into his lyrics and does it in the best way possible. As someone who isn’t religious but more on the spiritual side, I still appreciate that connection he makes through his songs. In a bittersweet sense, it reminds me of some of Marvin Gaye’s religious songs like God Is Love. I may not have any connection to the song, but my finger is moving and my foot is tapping.
The album is a decent 53-minute listening time and halfway through is where I really got into some of my favorite songs. Who Knows is the sixth track on the album and seems to be the most popular one so far and I understand why. It’s a very raw, human thought process of being with someone, especially being so young. The world rushes your brain to think you should know, but again, who knows, no pun intended. No More Loving (On Women I Don’t Love) [feat. 646yf4t] the second to last song on the album has to be my top favorite. It just has such a great beat drop, the soft vocals of Ceasar and the lyrics! Mhm.
I would have to rate this album an 8.6/10. Caesar brings the spiritual connection to sex, struggle and life. This album is definitely for those who find themselves lost in a rush that could mean or not mean anything to them. Going back and forth with confirmation of yourself, finding comfort in a higher being, and repeating the actions. It is truly worth a listen, so go get yourself a hot drink or a cigarette and prepare for this album to make you an evil avoidant beast or a yearning spiritual puppy.
Devin Bowen is a journalism major and also the social media manager for the student run radio station, KRFH. She admires collecting vinyl records and exploring new artists. They hope to spread new experiences and influence a different perspective with music and culture through The Lumberjack. Contact them at dlb155@humboldt.edu.
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