Weightless - Arlo Parks
Arlo Parks steps up on "Weightless" whilst retaining her soulful homegrown spark
Arlo Parks is back with a brand new album, "My Soft Machine," set to release in May. Her debut album, "Collapsed in Sunbeams," was a huge success in 2021, transforming her from a fringe artist to a Mercury Prize award winner and a Grammy nominated artist. The album mixed all the elements of her poetic storytelling from her two EPs into a delicately composed work that had a minimalistic approach, with nothing more than was needed to tell the story. The album was a mix of sad and happy topics but remained comforting throughout.
Since then, Parks has released just one track in 2022, titled "Softly," which was enough of a statement to show an exciting direction she was going. And now, with the recent release of her second single, "Weightless," and the announcement of her new album, fans can expect even more great music from Parks.
The most obvious thing to notice from these two tracks is that Parks has stepped up her production without losing any of the quality from her first album. Her storytelling is just as delicate and catchy as ever, and her sound will forever remain unique. However, the tracks feel fuller, with drums adding even more atmosphere. Her first album was a step from a fringe artist to a household name, and this album feels like a step towards the depth and production of the top artists, without losing that soulful, homegrown spark that Parks brings to every track.
Parks' new album will also feature a collaboration with Phoebe Bridgers on one of the tracks. With 11 more tracks like "Weightless" on the album, fans can expect to hear more of Parks' unique storytelling and clarity in her music.
In conclusion, Arlo Parks' sophomore album "My Soft Machine" promises to be a great follow-up to her debut album. With "Weightless" being the lead single off the album, it is a great representation of the overall sound and direction of the album. Arlo Parks continues to impress with her unique storytelling and soulful, homegrown spark that she brings to every track.