Intriguing lyrics and haunting instrumentation

Gordi, the Australian singer, recently released an EP titled Inhuman. Gordi is a unique artist who is able to mesh electro-pop and acoustics to find her sound. On this album, she leans into both folk and electro-pop sounds to strike a balance that is sure to catch the listener’s attention. The album has a mellow and laidback tone, with emotion-filled lyrics and vocals. It is a testimony to Gordi’s ability as an artist, singer, and songwriter.  

The first track on the album, “Way I Go,” sets the laid-back tone of the album. She sings gently with airy vocals over a strummed acoustic guitar, enchanting harmonies and the occasional smooth synth that almost replicates orchestral strings. She sings about living life alongside someone else and finding peace in them throughout the different challenges on the road. She is drawn to them and finds comfort in their presence. This is a relaxing and mellow start to the album that showcases lyrics and artistry for Gordi. 

The next track and title track of the album is “Inhuman.” Gordi sings about feeling inhuman and distant from themselves during life’s trials and tribulations. “Feeling paralyzed and impossibly inhuman,” Gordi translates the common human experience of feeling lost through lyrics. This track takes on a very different sound than the previous track. The vocals are backed by electronic and produced instrumentation but maintain the laidback and mellow vibe of the previous track. 

The next track, “Stranger,” retreats back to the acoustic and folk sound found on the first track. An echoey acoustic guitar and gentle drums back the track. She sings about someone knowing her on a very surface level and does not understand her dreams and true feelings. The song has ominous lyrics and could be interpreted in a matter of ways. She uses many metaphors and comparisons but does not make her message clear. The song is laid back, and an easy listen with intriguing lyrics. 

The fourth track, “Visitor,” continues with intriguing yet unclear lyrics and laidback sonics. She sings about being a visitor, but it is left up for interpretation as to where she is visiting. Is it a place or a person that makes her feel like a visitor? The lyrics are haunting, and so is the instrumentation. Synthesizers, piano, and harmonies build a wall of sound behind the vocals that are sure to pull on the listener’s heart. 

The final track of the album, “Grass is Blue,” is the most emotional track of the album. Gordi sings of deeply missing someone that left her. She loves them and pretends not to miss them, just like she pretends “the grass is blue.” The lyrics are heart-wrenching, especially when sung by her crying vocals. The accompaniment leaves room for her voice and lyrics to shine while still eliciting melancholic emotions, as she is accompanied only by piano and vocal harmonies. This track is an impressive example of Gordi’s capabilities as a songwriter, singer, and artist. 

Overall, Gordi’s six-song EP, Inhuman, is an impressive collection filled with emotion and breathtaking production. She is able to capture the most personal human experiences and make them relatable, all while mixing pop and folk sounds. This album is a must-listen.