Artist: Eliza Rickman

Album: O, You Sinners

How about something to suit a rainy or dark day? Nothing comes to mind? Well, I have just the thing: Eliza Rickman’s O, You Sinners. With its bitter poetry, sometimes beautiful and celestial, you feel as though you are roaming the dark abyss of your thoughts. Then, just as you feel the overwhelming feeling of insecurity and helplessness, you are lifted to the reassurance of purity and love.

You may not have heard Eliza’s name yet, but I have a feeling you will hear it quite often in the near future. Her broken-hearted lyrics and innocent melodies steal your heart, make you pine, and let a little warmth shine through at times.

The somber journey Eliza Rickman’s vocals take you on could not be paired better with the topsy-turvy mood swings of spring. Even with its religious elements, O, You Sinners certainly toys with the temptation and beauty of vices and sin. At times, the theme of familiar curiosity with dark fascinations even emerges. Try “Black Rose” on for size to see what I mean:

I can’t help but geek out on the almost steampunk element of the world she creates, with its plucky instrumental flow and fantastical harmonies. This is certainly an album worth listening to.

Though there are times the album does inform you of an element of god in every chapter, it always ties back to the obscurity of light and dark. Christian undertones or no, Ms. Rickman is absolutely on to something.

I certainly have nothing but the deepest reverence for this broken angel. She creates an honest sound in this respect. I give O, You Sinners 6.5 tangled hearts out of 10! Honestly, for her first album it is quite the performance.

So if you have the time to nerd out on a new (to you) album, check this little lady out. You may surprise yourself!

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