“What is holding you back from healing?” This question invites you to explore Criibaby’s debut full-length album, when i’m alone i feel weightless, where lush soundscapes and ethereal vocals guide you toward your own answer.
The album marks a significant milestone for the gender-neutral artist. In fact, it presents a rich auditory experience from start to finish. With its ambient yet electrified sound, when i’m alone i feel weightless builds a world around the nuances of soft queerness and personal growth. The artist describes the album as a journey of “fighting the universal temptation to run away from yourself.” Thus, the twelve tracks navigate through the swirling winds of trauma and past wounds, ultimately reaching a place of healing and renewal.
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Get to know Criibaby & the themes of her music
Despite its heavy themes, the album’s sound blends new age, neo-soul, and lo-fi aesthetics into a cool, soothing mix. Imagine Sade dancing slowly with Joanna Newsom, while ASMR-like “found sounds” pull you deeper into a serene, meditative world. Moreover, each song serves as its own unique soundscape.
The debut album presents an introspective journey wrapped in a soft purple aesthetic—like wispy cotton candy clouds at a perpetual sunset. This album is a therapeutic exploration of letting go, moving forward, and embracing one’s worthiness of love. The lyrics intentionally leave space for interpretation. This allows listeners to see themselves as the main character in each story. By avoiding specific pronouns or names, Criibaby creates more inclusive music. Thus, reflecting their own quest for representation while questioning their identity.
In Criibaby’s own words, “I couldn’t find any soft queer fairy tales when I was growing up, so I wrote my own.” This approach renders the LP both emotional and magical, creating a coming-of-age story for ethereal mystics. Criibaby’s music offers a refreshing and authentic listening experience. Stay up to date with her on IG @criibabymusic. Check it out below:
