Lyia Meta’s latest album, “Next”, is a landmark in her career, in terms of both a series of personal and professional behaviors, and in terms of artistic and creative encounters that make her ready for the next level. Working with Los Angeles songwriter Denise Dimin and producers Bob McGilpin and Gene Rabbai, Meta moves into a new chapter of her musical journey in confidence. The album is relatively diverse and simply has different songs that evidence her versatility to sing in all the octaves making it a warm and sparkling experience for the listeners.
The album kick starts with a track called ‘All My Loving’ which lays out the theme of the entire album with a lounge jazz touch to it. Lyia’s intimate sounding vocal is supported by lush and warm arrangements that hark back to the glory days of the jazzy pop of the seventies. The song is very well layered with warm brass sections over a rich string section with piano accents making the whole song a very warm and cozy piece with a hint of nostalgia.
Next is “Easier and Easier” Lyia’s smooth jazz is here in this track repeated and greatly appreciated. They are perfect together because her voice complements the soft and free flowing beat of the track and listeners will get to enjoy the song in a richer way. This song showcases a progression in her music, lyrically and, significantly in terms of composition, being aided by Denise Dimin and challenging herself vocally.
Another is the track “I’ll Look Behind” which as well received a generous helping of piano, erratic brass, and meandering strings. Like all the songs in this album, the flow from the previous track to this song is smooth and Meta once again demonstrated his skill at producing emotionally rich and complex music.
In “Home to You”, the sixth song of the album this is further proven by the incorporation of soul and jazz music into their track. The beauty and main focus of the song lies in her fabulous voice with enchanting emotions that make listeners feel warm and which last even after the track ends.
it is possible to note that Next is enjoyable, tender and sparkling seven-track album which reveals all the spectre of Lyia Meta’s voice and creativity. It can be said that this album is a successful result of her evolution as a musician and an innovative grounds for listeners which will seem familiar and stimulating at the same time.
