Starting my music journalism career in 2022 has been a blessing, especially when I discover new artists such as Ranae. Coming out with their second album Nemophilist, Ranae is incomparable with their songwriting and beautiful melodies.
Nemophilist is a unique and complex folk rock album. Listening to this album connected me with earth and the powers of mother nature. Songs like “The Raven” and “Mother” mention themes of the power of nature and woman and how they are connected.
My favorite song “Nemophilist” represents this album not only with it being the title track but also with its message of the struggles of what humanity is currently going through. Being human is hard, there is judgement and hate everywhere We are divided through war, global warming, and politics. But through the ugliness, nature and love is what makes life worth living. The lyric “The earth is just the earth” reminds us that we are just humans living on this beautiful rock, so just live your best life.
The beauty of “Nemophilist” is that it’s message can be interpreted in many different ways. This album makes me want to throw my phone away and live off the grid. It is perfect for a Spring morning or a rainy Spring evening. It’s a breakup album but a happy album at the same time.
Ranea is a storyteller and unique artist. If you’d like to give Nemophilist and more of Ranea’s music a listen, check them out is on Spotify, Youtube, itunes, and Apple music.
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