Electro-soul with that festival charm and vibrancy, beautifully interconnected with a concept and depth that’s unexpectedly poignant and fiercely real. NMDA collaborates with Isabelle Rose, to stack style and substance onto vulnerability, poetry, and empowerment.
Stoned is far more complex and evocative than its title perhaps implies, a clever take that proceeds to explore the true impact of sexual abuse. The song follows a strong groove from a timeless NMDA, and is naturally elevated by the sheer resilience and grit of Isabelle’s unrivalled passion, presence, and power as a vocalist.
Incredibly dynamic from a creative perspective, Stoned is performative but grounded in its conceptual revelations, and the latter half doubles down on this artistic evolution, through smooth soul to pure grit and gravel, as we reach the pinnacle of the story; the introspection, the scorn and searching for answers.
Metaphorically and sonically spellbinding, presenting mildly in line with the big-band electro-soul sounds of a simpler era, but quickly and consistently building upon that with purpose and meaning – Stoned is fascinating, and requires far more than a single listen to appreciate its honesty and nuance.
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