Music Review: Algebra Blessett (@yesitsalgebra ) – Recovery

Oddly, it has been five whole years since Algebra Blessett has released an album. For many artists, that could be close to career suicide in this ADHD infused musical landscape. However, this hasn’t hampered Algebra. The buzz around her project is the same as ever. She has still maintained her fans all while she went through personal growth.

Taking time to note that personal growth, Algebra came with Recovery, an album that is both emotionally grounded and catchy enough for radio. And she even achieved the “catchy enough for radio” without sacrificing any sort of integrity. Imagine that. Maybe other artists should take note. But that is neither here nor there.

So, back to the review I shall go.

From the beginning, Algebra unleashes plenty of heartache, amorous desires, and just plain figuring it all out. Her main single, “Nobody But You”, is one of the more “upbeat” and “hopeful” songs. The majority of the tracks deal with either getting over the past love (“I’ll Be Okay”, “Mystery”, everything noted with the word “recovery”) or enduring the pain (“Paper Heart”, “Writers Block”, “Another Heartache”). Some might not get into it because of that. However, people can easily see the integrity and strength that it took to construct such an album.

With such a focus on the hardships that love (and a love life) can bring, the instrumentals keep the album varied while enhancing the feel of Algebra’s direction. “Danger Zone” gets funky with its Fender Rhodes flavored/guitar infused production. “Right Next to You”, with its synth heavy/piano production, lets her get into wanting her lover to be around. The slow tempo of “Better For Me” works with the message of moving on with life. It can be noted that the production served as the proper compliment, and inspiration, for the lyrics.

One listen to this album and you will have to understand Algebra’s approach. A few listens later and you will fall in love with her integrity and bravery. As a singer, Recovery is more than a working album title; it is also a personal goal. In life, people sometimes lose themselves in love. But when they regain who they are, then life becomes that much sweeter.

Algebra just helped regain herself (and assisted others) through a personable and musically intact album.