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Charlotte Day Wilson - Stone Woman EP
Released: February 23rd, 2018
Charlotte Day Wilson is known for her features more than her solo work. In the past she has supported other fellow Canadians who share her artistic mindset, including the contemporary jazz group BADBADNOTGOOD and R&B singer Daniel Caesar. Wilson's appearance on these respective tracks are noteworthy, adding elements and creating feelings that could not be found elsewhere, especially on "In Your Eyes" with BBNG. Charlotte's distinguishable cadence matches the light instrumental to form a beautiful piece of jazz-pop.
Although she is a talented guest on any production, her latest EP, Stone Woman, verifies why she is more than a "notable feature". Written mainly by herself, this EP weaves addictive soul and R&B instrumentals with lyrics that dive into the relationship deep-end.
"Doubt" looks into the difficulties of getting over a relationship. Although Charlotte is done with the coping strategies, like drinking, she still finds herself falling for his/her love selfishly and without thought. A very minimal instrumental allows Wilson to ride cleanly above the snare rim-shots, sparse synth stabs and gentle guitar play.
Other highlights from this release include "Nothing New" and "Let You Down".
On "Nothing New" Charlotte questions:
Are we really this far gone?
We yell upstream to watch it fall
Have we still the faintest clue?
The past repeats to nothing new
Simply put, is it even worth fighting for? These direct and self-aware lyrics dig deeper throughout the song. The hip-hop inspired instrumental develops along side the lyrical content, creating a very soul-pop experience.
My favorite on Stone Woman is track four, "Let You Down". I am obsessed with the lo-fi 90's percussion. The kick is heavy while the hi-hat and snare are crunchy and fuzzy. Beginning with a simple drum pattern, piano and string work, "Let You Down" evolves into a beautifully written R&B jam. Wilson's voice shines on each section while expanding during the last minute and heading into the final chorus.
On the closing track "Funeral", she buries the relationship. Chugging drums and saxophone work show up on an otherwise piano-based ballad. On this song we find Charlotte at her most candid state, singing:
I went to a funeral, so I could feel something
Oh, anytime I think of you, I’m empty hearted
Oh, tell me how it got so far from where we started
A very energetic and addictive instrumental break appears around the 2:25 mark, adding a colorful touch to a well produced song and EP.
Stone Woman is Charlotte Day Wilson's best work by far. From the lead single "Doubt" to the EP's final chords, Wilson carves emotional stories around charming and groovy R&B based tunes. Her elegant voice delightfully looms above entertaining instrumentals while rehashing personal, but relatable relationship anecdotes. Listen below...
Listen: Charlotte Day Wilson - Nothing New
Genre: R&B/Soul/Singer/Songwriter/Jazz/Pop
Rating: 8/10
Fav Songs: ALL
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