Indigo De Souza: All Of This Will End track by track review

'All Of This Will End' is the third album from American indie singer-songwriter Indigo De Souza. Known for penning emotionally-devastating lyrics and surrounding them with blemishes of funk, psychedelia and hard-hitting rock. We thought we'd take a look at the new avenues Indigo would on her new album on a track-by-track basis.

Time Back

It feels like we've been sent into another dimension such is the abstract nature of the synths. Yet, the song couldn't be about anything any more real. Indigo fears she's going to lose a friend and it sparks a frantic sinking feeling. It's a brilliant opener that completely absorbs you from the off.

You Can Be Mean

A stomping rock song, Indigo has such a unique voice that you hang off of her words from the off. "You can be a dick to me, that's what I'm used to" she sings dryly. She regrets letting this person get close to her, in wanting to see the best in them she left herself vulnerable for exploitation and this song fiercely rallies against that mistake.

Losing

This song is concerned with nearly being overwhelmed by negativity. The keys sound as if they've given up before the acoustic guitar comes in to complement the shadow-like, scattered drumming. "There is nothing I can do when the winds of change blow through". It is reflective and devastating all in one.

Wasting Your Time

Suddenly we're taken back to the early 90's and Grunge is ruling over the music industry. The guitars here are delightfully swampy and heavy as if they're trying to drag the listener down to the ground. It's a very short song but unquestionably makes a mark. 

Parking Lot

"In the parking lot I feel like I am losing touch". It feels as if we've arrived at a key juncture for Indigo where a lot of change is happening, old wounds still hurt and we're right in that chaotic moment. The song is suitably chaotic as riffs seem to swirl around your head when listening.

All Of This Will End

The shimmer that surrounds the guitar riffs feels chromatic, like a whole world of colour. Indigo is asked what the reason of life is and she's quick to resort that no one knows. She finds solace in moving forward and trying her best, it's a fascinating insight into her will to carry on.

Smog

The vocals here are distorted as if she's embodying the veil that the song's title suggests. There's a transition into a more electronic feeling that hits the spot perfectly as we head into dance music territory with a climbing bpm. We hear of her struggles to face her issues head-on. 

The Water

We get a mixture of textural sounds that are all clashing together at once, a scattered electronic beat with the rhythm guitar and drumming that propels everything forward. We hear as Indigo strips off and escapes in the calming essence of the water. In this safe spot, she revisits that parking lot from earlier and confronts the chaos of that time whilst immersed in serenity.

Always

We take a step back from the intensity that has dominated the album so far for a more reflective approach provided by gentle plucks of the guitar. It's not settled for long however as suddenly electric rifts blow out the walls and Indigo yelps as loud as she can. Confronting her father who left when she was younger, it is the most powerfully emotional moment on the album.

Not My Body

There's a country twang in the background of this track. Singing about how the world doesn't care about how you carry yourself, it sees Indigo embrace an attitude of wanting to go out and enjoy herself. 

Younger and Dumber

This may just win the award for the most heartbreaking closing tracks of the year. The stage is set by warm piano keys which feel gentle yet devastating at the same time. It's an ode to her teenage self, perfectly describing the loss of innocence as we grow older. The experiences we have as children are full of love, unburdened by existential thought and the constant balancing act of having more responsibility. This song perfectly translates that.

Overall, Indigo De Souza's third album is a triumph. It deals with the trauma we pick up as we get older and the struggle of wrestling with both the past and the future that can overwhelm us when we reach adulthood. Going more psychedelic and direct in her sound makes for a listening experience with no dull moments. There's heart, tragedy and sadness all here but when you consider the title of the album, 'All Of This Will End' after listening it can easily have a double meaning. Yes, we all might die but also our pain and suffering will fade away with time too as we learn to go through life.

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