Album Review - “Fresh Meat” by LOYD
Fresh Meat by LOYD is a nine-song project that highlights the singer’s versatility. His ability to create both party anthems and serious subject matter that never flutters around the truth is a breath of fresh air in music.
What makes LOYD special is that he is a great songwriter and a dynamic storyteller. However, his true underrated quality is his voice, as he is a genuinely good singer in a genre where energy overtakes actual singing talent, one who can stun at your local karaoke bar and hold center stage at your nearest festival. His latest album, Fresh Meat, is a steady showcase that, when tasked, he not only excels as a pen-to-pad star but as a singer well aware of his range and capable of making catchy material without sacrificing quality.
For anyone hearing LOYD for the first time, it’s not a far-throw to say that LOYD does come across as a bleeding-heart lover searching for either lover’s validation or the success that comes with musical stardom. Throughout this project, listeners will see this album is a melange of content with subjects ranging from your unforgettable Saturday night memory-making-hits, such as the late-track “Ego Death,” to personal tracks that find themselves feeling more journalistic than for your enjoyment, like the vocally-strong “Thin Skin.”
Production-wise, LOYD once again shows that his ear for stunning instrumentals is his bread and butter. While he keeps his end of the bargain by creating compelling songs, it’s his ear for charismatic and blemish-free production that helps carry his songs beyond background filler. Whether it’s songs like “Normal Gays,” a dare-I-say cautionary tale to the ear-catching “Fresh Meat,” LOYD’s ear is stunning in ways that most artists can only dream of having.
By the end of this project, fans and newcomers alike will appreciate it for not having a “predictable formula” or a song that should be outright skipped. At nine songs, this album is a short burst of fun with high replay value that fans of any genre should and will appreciate.
