Too Late To Die Young - Sonder

REVIEWED: October 23, 2022

Sonder's EP "Too Late To Die Young" had been dropped previously on YouTube but was officially released on other streaming platforms recently. It carries a very mellow sound. I enjoyed listening to it with noise-cancelling headphones, as it felt like I was being transported to another dimension. The instrumentals on Indonesian Fantasies are the perfect example of what I mean when I reference feeling like you have been transported to another world. Brent Faiyaz has a very beautiful vocal range, and this EP truly showcases that. I think it follows the typical model for Sonder and Brent songs, but this safe route is not inherently a bad thing. I believe some people might say that taking the safe route in terms of sound would be a negative aspect of the project, but I would beg to differ. Sometimes it is better for an artist to stick to a sound that people know and love, rather than branch out or be experimental just for the sake of doing so.  I feel like it was short and sweet; if there were more than 5 tracks, it would have certainly felt stale and bored me, but because there weren't, I was engaged throughout my entire listening experience. This EP has impeccable album sequencing. Most of the time, I hardly even noticed that it had flowed from one song into the next; it was that seamless. I feel like I need to be in a particular mood to listen to this EP; it has to be an easy-going evening, with dimmed lights and laying atop my comforter. I am not sure I would listen to it casually, as it does not keep me fully engaged in that sense. I would recommend Sonder's music and this EP specifically to anyone who is a Brent Faiyaz fan and can't seem to get enough of his music, as this is a collaborative group he is a part of. When it comes to Brent, his typical sound is always a pleasure to listen to, and I found myself adding most of the songs to my playlist after my first listen. Despite their relatively modest presence on the music scene, I am positive Sonder will continue to shine and release great projects. Thank you for reading this week's review, see you next week!