Messy (Original Album)
3 min readAug 22, 2023
With her latest album “Messy”, singer-songwriter Cindy Alexander lays her heart fully bare across 10 deeply impactful tracks. At just under an hour, this sweeping collection provides an intimate journey of self-reflection and growth through Alexander’s arresting vocals and genre-blurring musical arrangements.
The album kicks off with the vulnerable “Long Way to Go”. Gentle guitar arpeggios float beneath Cindy’s airy vocals, which subtly tremble with emotion yet maintain beautiful control. Her lyrical insights feel raw and unfiltered, setting the personal tone for what’s to come. This builds to the soaring “Life #9”, where her powerhouse delivery reaches impressive heights amid swelling choruses and layers of anthemic guitar. She brings the energy even higher on the incredible title track “Messy”. Over astonishing guitars, she lays her heart openly in a potent country-tinged feel.
Track 4, “Call Us What We Are,” marks a stylistic shift as stunning riffs ignite a stomping pop vibe. The folk hook of “Cruel Companion” instantly pulls fans into her poetic world. Midway, “Candelight” finds Cindy flexing her vocal magic over a fun pop-country rock tune. The sweet, upbeat “Freeloaders” highlights Cindy’s lyrical prowess. “House Without Windows” takes a serene turn, with Alexander’s smooth croon floating hauntingly over calm string textures.
Second to last, “I Belong To Everyone” blooms beautifully like a flower, its twinkling melodies a highlight. The album comes full circle with the dynamic closing track “What We Got”. She delivers her most emotive vocals yet over driving drums and guitars, bringing the journey to a cathartic climax.
Across these 10 diverse and cohesive tracks, Cindy bravely navigates profound ranges of emotion and sound. Through her gifted vocals and meticulous songwriting, she invites listeners on a transformative sonic and emotional odyssey. Across genres from intimate folk to rousing rock, her voice remains a consistent vessel of textured expression. She navigates between delicate whispers and towering belts with equal dexterity, imbuing even cheerful melodies with vulnerability.
It’s in the album’s rawest moments that Cindy’s full abilities shine through. On “Messy”, Alexander establishes herself not just as a premier songwriter but as one of today’s most dazzling and daring vocalists. She strips her instrument to its essence, both musically and emotionally.
