Review
“Gemini Rights” by Steve Lacy is an electrifying mix of indie rock and alt-R&B, with sprinkles of funk, jazz, and psychedelia throughout. Dropping on July 15, 2022, this album is a big deal as Lacy’s major-label debut following his highly praised "Apollo XXI." With cameos from Fousheé and Matt Martians, the album’s sound is rich and layered, keeping you hooked from start to finish.
Clocking in at just under 35 minutes, the album’s tight run time is perfect for digging into the music again and again. Lacy dives deep into his own life for inspiration, especially a recent breakup, making for some raw and real storytelling. His guitar work absolutely shreds, and his vocals transition effortlessly between tender whispers and high-energy Auto-Tuned lines. Critics are loving it, scoring it an 80 on Metacritic, and it’s not just a hit with the reviewers; it's killing it on the charts too, cracking the top ten of the Billboard 200 and nabbing the top spot on the Top Rock Albums chart. Steve Lacy is on fire with “Gemini Rights,” proving his growth as an artist and connecting with us all through his music. - Madi
