Eve Adams' "Metal Bird": Astral Hymns from Grief to Stars

Eve Adams' third album, "Metal Bird," reveals astral Americana hymns, transcending the lo-fi haze of her prior work. The Los Angeles-based songwriter's latest release offers a sound that hovers between the earthly and the celestial.

This album emerged from a challenging period beginning in 2018. Adams relocated to Los Angeles to be with family after a tragedy, also traveling to Vancouver for production. The "metal bird," or airplane, became a symbol of connection, escape, and finding sanctuary during this time.

"Metal Bird" feels unmoored, blending past and present, intimacy and splendor. Adams' words are delivered with newfound clarity, though the album is deceptively spare, with percussion on only three of its ten tracks. Exquisite strings, psychedelic twang, and subtle saxophone create a rich sonic landscape.

The album explores nocturnal themes, delving into darker territories on tracks like "Woman on Your Mind." However, much of "Metal Bird" finds Adams reclaiming peace of mind in the stillness of the night. The closing track, "My Only Dream," suggests a path toward inner harmony and happiness.

Eve Adams' sonic evolution on "Metal Bird" showcases her ability to transform personal turmoil into resonant, broadcast-worthy music. The album's artistic consideration remains, presented in a radically different, ethereal form.