Artist D4vd released his second studio album “Withered” on April 25.
With 15 songs-6 more than his last album; D4vd encapsulated the feeling of heartache and longing beautifully. Each song has its own identity that many artists fail to have these days.
The album includes a feature from singer/songwriter, Kali Uchis in “Crashing.” This song is really the only one where love is reciprocated and where D4vd seems the most happiest.
“Withered” is such an emotionally impactful album that a lot of listeners can easily relate to. Every lyric feels as though it was read straight from one’s mind and heart.
Quite honestly, I’ve been waiting for an album such as D4vd’s that entails such depth and realism.
This album isn’t just about heartbreak, but also acceptance. Not that a lover may not love you back, but that you know they don’t. It’s one of the hardest things to come to the realization of.
D4vd obviously feels so deeply and soulfully that it easily makes him a one of a kind artist.
As you continue to listen song by song, you think “Okay maybe this one will be more upbeat,” but no. It kept getting more and more emotional.
I loved that though because it was raw, and there wasn’t a need for a filler song.
D4vd includes an interlude called “Invisible String Theory” where he is talking with (one could assume) his significant other and it’s the only time where love is spoken about for both parties. Having this as an interlude was a great detail, because ironically the next song is “Is this really love?”
Showing how a person can tell you everything you want to hear but ultimately they don’t back it up with actions, this can take you on an emotional whirlwind.
His last song “Afterlife” was the most perfect song to end the album with. After accepting that love is conditional from his perspective, D4vd can now accept he has to love from a distance.
Even the instrumentals to “Afterlife” really just tied the album together and just as a listener, I felt my chest ache with hope.
“Withered” was an amazing album and I can’t wait to see what D4vd has in store for the future. I hope he never loses this momentum, because wow.