We’ve been counting down the days and we’re thrilled to say that young pop extraordinaire, Troye Sivan, has unleashed his sophomore album Bloom!
Charming and gentle, delving between innocence and maturity, Sivan’s second studio album is crafted in a way that, no matter your age or what you’ve been through, you’ll find one story that will fit you and one that you’ll relate to.
In opener track “Seventeen,” the singer describes the complications of hook-ups / the search of love at a young age. Next up comes “My, My, My!” which didn’t disappointed us when being the first taste to this new record back in January.
The first ballad-like track of the record comes with “The Good Side” which rhythmically is something you’d hear from Sufjan Stevens; quickly changing the slow pace for a more upbeat one, album’s title track “Bloom” became a fan favorite the moment it was released, showcasing a more open and confident side of the singer.
For “Postcard” you might want to grab a couple tissues before you listen (trust me, I wish I knew it before I ended up being a mascara mess), with piano-infused sounds and, you can say a bit of anger expressed in the most delicate form, Troye gives us the most honest and relatable lines for unrequited love.
There’s an undeniable music chemistry featured on the collaboration we never knew we needed a.k.a “Dance to This” featuring one of the current queens from the pop scene, Ariana Grande, being one of the most anticipated tracks of this record.
Sivan has mentioned “Plum” in a couple interviews as one of his favorite tracks on of the album. The track is an upbeat and catchy break up song, definitely the one you’ll have stuck in your mind for a while. Followed by ballad-like “What a Heavenly Way to Die,” the soft track is about the relationship with his long-term boyfriend.
“Lucky Strike” is a heart-warming love song full of beautifully expressed lines about a significant other, resembling the main sounds of Sivan’s debut album Blue Neighbourhood, and it’s honestly one of the stand-out tracks out of the album.
Closing track “Animal” is not your average pop song, but it definitely gives the album an interesting closure with Troye reciting words such as “I want you all for myself, I am an animal with you.” Leaving the door open to look forward to the future.
It’s safe to say that Troye Sivan is really showcasing how much he’s grown up and matured not only as a human, but as a musician. The album is empathetic and a safe place for those who can’t find the words to express themselves freely and out of prejudices. Troye is definitely here fighting the good fight, being open about his experiences and hoping to help others.
Bloom is available now.
