With an intro as innately intriguing and that piques your interest with almost razor sharp attention to detail, Mayday 13 floats you into Dreaming Is Easy in a way that’s curious and creative with “Rheadish”. As his voice first starts to float to the fore on “Nobody”, you’re treated with a force in the pop rock space that’s inherently rich in its imagination and large in its scope.
The 9-track album showcases Mayday 13’s ability to capture the essence of human emotions. Each song explores themes of longing, connection, and the search for belonging. On the beating drum of the third track “Spirits,” he so exquisitely and emotionally articulates the yearning for understanding and finding a place where one truly belongs. That sense of longing and craving of identity is brought to such vibrant life. It’s a universal chase and thirst for connection that’s given due meaning. It’s about yearning for a place you can call and identify as home.
Mayday 13’s solo endeavour is truly commendable. Playing and recording all the instruments, writing the lyrics, and producing the entire project, he has crafted a cohesive sound that blends dreamy background instrumentals with his captivating storytelling. The result is a unique and personal expression of his artistic style and mood.
“Dreaming Is Easy” is an album that invites listeners on a journey that’s innately introspective and meditative almost. It embraces the struggles we face while emphasizing the importance of holding onto our dreams and maintaining hope. Mayday 13’s raw and honest approach creates a connection with the audience, allowing them to reflect on their own experiences and find solace in the music. Songs that are more softer find even more power in my eyes, like the sheer emotional toll that “Hang Me out to Dry” is able to evoke.
The album’s production is well-executed, with the dreamy background instrumentals weaving seamlessly throughout each track. A razor sharp attention to detail enhances the overall atmosphere of the album, creating a serene sonic landscape that perfectly adds the requisite emotional twang to the equivalent lyrical depth.
Truly, imaginative and immense.