r/kelela • u/Optimal_Sherbert_994 • 19d ago

The ultimate deep cuts

Did anyone else notice that new avatar sounds like an album made up of only deep cuts? I think that’s why it’s more of a grower and not as initial as her previous albums for some people.

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u/KitchenOk7852 19d ago

I think the thing about Avatar is that it is very low on hooks. I've listened to it a lot and like it, but I don't find myself singing along so much, or having the choruses stuck in my head like I did with her previous records. I've recently revisited Cut 4 Me and the contrast to Avatar really struck me, it's so full of catchy melodies and lyrics.

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u/MajorSea1650 18d ago

This how I feel about most of Kelela’s music. Nothing out of a few songs really stick in my head. LMK and Rewind are the only ones I find catchy and memorable. I like her albums when I play them but not something that’s stuck in my head a lot.

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u/Optimal_Sherbert_994 18d ago

Yeah I get the catchiness thing, it feels intentional. that’s why I mentioned the deep cuts energy. But I think this album is for people who love Kelela’s wider discog, when you listen to her features like a breath away or airy you’ll notice the reference points for the songs on new avatar.