Beth Lloyd’s latest album, “Metamorphosis,” is a mesmerizing journey through experimental pop, blending trance-inducing vocals with rave-inspired production, harmonic layering, and ethereal soundscapes. Lloyd’s artistic evolution has taken her from classical training to the Berlin experimental music scene to learning from shamans and ancient teachings of the natural world. The result is a bold and adventurous exploration of the spirit and emotional realms that is both playful and danceable. It’s cinematic from the opening grandiosity and opulence of “Boss of Big Dreams” to the more mournful and resigned yet still forever sensory overload of “Whatever We Delete”.
From the opening track, Lloyd sets the tone with self-described hypnotic acid breaks and these roaring vocal layers that draw the listener into a state of ecstatic experience. She explores themes of emptiness, mind control, and diluted society, asking important questions about the direction of our collective future. The album takes the listener on a journey through the cosmos and the dark euphoria within it, calling for a return to sovereignty and autonomy of mind and body, and challenging humanity to break free from abusive relationships with nature and consumerism.
Lloyd’s music is a spell for transformation, a powerful cry for cutting the circuits of control and returning to our true gifts. She draws inspiration from ancient Neolithic sites and places of awe and wonder, allowing her surroundings to inspire a unique vocal soundscape that stirs up a sense of the forgotten past. The album’s experimental pop is gritty and raw, blending elements of electronic dance music, shoegaze, and ambient soundscapes.
Throughout “Metamorphosis,” Lloyd’s vocals are an instrument in themselves, weaving intricate melodies and harmonies that are both haunting and beautiful. The production is masterful, with Isaac Ray’s contributions as producer and master of noise providing a perfect complement to Lloyd’s vision. The album is a bold artistic statement that pushes boundaries and challenges listeners to think deeply about the world we live in.
Overall, “Metamorphosis” is a powerful and entrancing album that showcases Beth Lloyd’s unique vision and artistic talent. It is a must-listen for fans of experimental pop, shoegaze, and electronic dance music, and for anyone who is looking for music that pushes boundaries and challenges the status quo. It’s an album that screams evolution through expression.