Review
Through angelic vocals and gentle melodies, Cleo Sol's 'Mother' floats like a tender lullaby across consciousness, inviting listeners into an intimate space where love flows boundlessly. Her serene delivery intertwines with soul-jazz arrangements to create moments of pure maternal warmth, particularly evident in the nurturing embrace of 'Don't Let Me Fall' and the devotional 'Heart Full of Love'. The music moves with the grace of a mother's touch, each note carefully placed to soothe and uplift.
The spiritual essence of motherhood radiates throughout this collection, with songs like 'We Need You' rising like prayers of affirmation and strength. The album channels the divine feminine through Sol's ethereal vocals, which dance delicately above lush instrumental arrangements that feel both timeless and fresh. This musical letter to maternal love showcases Sol's remarkable ability to translate the ineffable bonds between mother and child into sweet, soulful melodies that resonate with gentle power. - Mercy
Artist Bio
Cleo Sol is a singer-songwriter from Ladbroke Grove, West London, who began releasing music in the early 2010s after sharing songs on MySpace as a teenager. Blending influences from her Jamaican-Serbian-Spanish heritage, her sound pulls from neo-soul, R&B, jazz, and touches of Motown and reggae. Her acclaimed albums, including Rose in the Dark and Mother, feature soulful production often crafted with her husband, producer Inflo. Cleo Sol is also known for collaborations with UK artists like Tinie Tempah and Skepta, and for her role in the neo-soul collective SAULT. Fans of Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, and Corinne Bailey Rae will likely enjoy her warm, understated approach.
