Album by Charlotte Day Wilson

This album completely won me over.

The sound sits comfortably in that R&B and slow jam soul, with warm acoustic guitar, layered production, and one absolutely incredible vocal performance pulling everything together. At times it reminded me of classic 90s R&B — there are moments where the guitar strumming even brought Babyface to mind — but the production keeps it feeling modern, full of overlapping textures and waves of sound that drift around the songs.

There’s such a warmth to the whole album. I put it on and suddenly every movement starts matching the rhythm. It’s the kind of record that completely changes the atmosphere of a room.

“My Way” captures that perfectly, blending acoustic guitar, gospel touches, and swelling harmonies into something incredibly rich and inviting.

“Dovetail” leans fully into seduction, while “Forever” adds a little distortion and ends up feeling like one of the most immediately infectious tracks on the album. The collaboration with Snoh Aalegra fits seamlessly into that warm, immersive sound.

“Do You Still” stood out for its bass line and layered vocals, occasionally drifting into something almost psychedelic without losing the groove underneath it.

“Canopy” might have been my favorite overall. It glides along with this smooth, almost Destiny’s Child-style rhythm before unexpectedly slowing down and turning inward emotionally just when it feels ready to explode outward.

“New Day” is the emotional low point of the album in the best possible way — quieter, more personal, and deeply affecting. Meanwhile, “I Don’t Love You” shifts slightly outside the album’s heavier R&B leanings and turns into something more restrained and reflective, eventually finding a kind of cautious optimism.

Even the cover of “Over the Rainbow” works beautifully here, stripped down into something pensive and intimate rather than grand.

“Walk With Me” closes the album perfectly, full of warmth, swelling emotion, and a feeling that almost resembles hopeful reconciliation.

What I appreciated most is that the album never feels locked into one style. Beneath the R&B foundation, there are spacey textures, folk influences, gospel touches, and dreamlike production choices that keep the whole thing feeling fluid and immersive.

And through all of it, that voice carries everything effortlessly.

Verdict: Great

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