Kelsie Kimberlin’s ‘The Drawer’ : Contemplative Pop Collection

With her new album, ‘The Drawer’, we see a metamorphosis of Kelsie Kimberlin’s style. Known for her versatility, especially in the pop genre, this collection reveals a depth to her that was only grazed upon in her earlier releases. The tracks hold and reflect a deep sense of humanity, empathy, global sentiments, alongside other important insights into the human experience. The artist was set upon this trajectory when the Russian-Ukraine war broke out. 

As a Ukrainian American and a peace activist, her music became a significant medium of expressing herself. This began a new arc of pop for her, both in essence and style. A little darker and deeper. The Drawer is a breakup album, one that retrospectively ties in the fringes and fractures of a broken connection. You’ll see themes that revolve around introspection, reminiscence, heartache, and healing. 

The album hosts eight tracks with the title track leading it. Its contemporary pop flavors and reflective narrations are posed against a backdrop of ambient classicals emphasized by mellow beats. The concluding track, ‘Recovery’ is composed and presented similarly. With sentiments laid on thick, it frays and splits into beautiful emotional layers in your mind. 

‘Fatal Attraction’ opens with a similar minimalism, its dark shimmering depth bursting into energetic pop in the chorus. We see eclectic streams of electronica nicely dimensionalizing the more chill instrumentals. ‘Meet Me Anywhere’ forms in the same vein as its predecessor. Its aching, unrequited tone creates an extending impression on the listener. 

‘January Through December’ sees the protagonist in a fulfilling relationship, full of support and love. With an acoustic atmosphere, it is lyrically intensive in a way that is reminiscent of early Taylor Swift. ‘Summertime’s Gone’ brings back the melancholy. With orchestral violins bulging in the backdrop, the tone, its message, and the vulnerability will all remind you of Adele. 

In ‘Parking Lot’, Kelsie brings back her flair for commercial pop. Touched with sultry Latin elements and formed with raw vocals & beats, it is an Enrique or Shakira type vibe. Dance, romance, and sensuality. ‘Twinkle’ is a blooming track. Tinsel vocals, optimistic imagery, and bolstered beats makes a feel-good jingle out of it. With textures similar to Christmas pop songs, you instantly feel light and spirited.

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The album is available for streaming on popular sites like Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and Amazon Music! 

You can listen to ‘The Drawer’ by Kelsie Kimberlin here -