Album title: Fin
Artist: Syd
Genre: R&B/Neo-Soul
Nationality: American
Release date: February 3
Position in Discography: Debut
Fear Factor: High
Familiar with this artist? No
Familiar with the genre or subgenre? No
Average RYM Score: 3.15
Interested, first of all, to find that Syd is female. The opening track is a weird kind of mix of r&b and some sort of kind of industrial sound – industrial soul? Harsh, staccato melodies counterpointing her voice. Not sure it really works, but we'll see. Okay well it's settled down into a kind of Sade-like slow rhythm and she's a competent singer, but in general I find it all a little boring and listless. It's not that there's anything wrong, as such, with this album, but after Swifty got me so fired up this, well, doesn't.
Check out more from this artist? Unlikely
Check out more from this genre or subgenre? Probably
Expectation Index: 1