Welcome back to the Daily Spin. For the uninitiated, this is the series in which I review an album every day of 2025.
As was the case two years ago, my favorite song from each album can be found at the playlist linked here.
Album: Essex Honey (2025)
Artist: Blood Orange
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I remain consistently impressed with Blood Orange - the English singer and songwriter has long made a career of impactful and soulful indie music, and this, his first release in six years, is no different.
Devonte Hynes develops such a repertoire throughout each album, telling a particular story. With Essex Honey, it feels like he’s coming home - with stories that feel directly relayed to his mother embedded in the lyrics as much as the reaching sounds of want for comfort in each tune.
His vocals always shine, as they do here, but it’s the quality of what they’re saying that makes this a more compelling listen than many projects.
Rating: 8/10
Favorites: The Last of England
Least Favorites: The Train