Isolation Review

There is really no honest way, or even a perfect word, to describe just how beautiful and enticing Kali Uchis’ voice is – she puts her entire heart and soul into everything she does, and Isolation definitely shows this. The six years were worth the wait in my opinion, and it also shows even more of how seriously Kali takes her passion and the art she creates. As soon as the album introduces itself with Body Language, it was like I was instantly taken to a different, peaceful place – one of pure relaxation, like in a rainforest or on the beach.

Picking a favorite and a least favorite song is, without a doubt, excruciatingly tough. I honestly enjoyed every single song on this album. Flight 22, if I had to pick, would be my favorite off Isolation. I love the airplane safety introduction, it makes me feel like I am relaxing in a dimly lit plane cabin sipping a martini and enjoying my life. The instrumentals are nice and upbeat, and of course Kali compliments them ever so wonderfully. After the Storm with Tyler the Creator and Bootsy Collins is, of course, another amazing piece on Isolation – the trio does a splendid job working together in harmony and I adore the overall chillout feel.

Isolation has this incredible sultry, hypnotic feel to it where some moments are more chill, while others make me want to bop my head ever so happily. From the jazz-like tempos to the soft, mesmerizing vocals that could make an entire field of flowers blossom, Isolation is a statement of Kali’s hard work, creativity, and originality.