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Sunday, 16 June 2024

REVIEW: MAYA HAWKE - CHAOS ANGEL


4/5

Chaos Theory.

Once upon a time...in Ethan Hake and Uma Thurman's Hollywood, Maya Hawke claimed it was nepotism that got her the gig on Quentin Tarantino's aforementioned movie. Playing one of the Manson fan clan who couldn't go through with the killing (we even loved her as a potential murderer). Yet the scene-stealing 'Stranger Things' star, who is now doing the same thing in 'Inside Out 2' is an accomplished artist in her own right. In more than one game, as she marks up the digits on the whiteboard. The 'Asteroid City' and 'Maestro' star has even sung with her father for the 'Spirit' of a 'We Don't Run' Willie Nelson cover that blazes.

Yet it's her own musical diary that you'll want to read, as the 'Chaos Angel' gave us her third studio album (already) this May, following the Hawke-eyed beautiful bow of 'Blush' and 'Moss'. Gathering even more, like a rolling stone, this may be Maya's moment in more ways than one. Showing that if it isn't neck-and-neck, like the talents of her family, she may just be a singer first, and a massive movie-star second. This half-hour Mom + Pop record from the daughter of Thurman will have you all dancing like Uma and Travolta. Especially with the big-three singles for this third go-round. One that you must hear now, before you'll end up 'Missing Out'. The light of a 'Dark' tunnel-vision radio record playing highlight tuned in. And the latest, greatest 'Hang In There', that is anything but a lame cat poster, which is still kind of sweet.

Christian Lee Hutson produced this subtly prolific set that showcases singing and songwriting talent at its terrific best and brightest for the next generation of amazing artists. From Taylor Swift, to Maggie Rogers, Maya Hawke is right there with one of the most accomplished albums of the calendar. Moving with even more maturity in sound and assurity that is profound. Evoking Joni with album artwork that reaches out to the likes of Nancy Sinatra, this is Hawke's best yet. As this top then begins with the cool 'Black Ice' and ends with the epic titular track. Nepotism theory? 'Wrong Again' with this angelic chaos and 'Better' tracks that sing, "Oh, don't be that way/Everything is gonna be okay/I meant not now, not never/I can make you feel better in the morning", 'Okay'?

Fearing the 'Dark', Maya visited a doctor because of her anxiety induced insomnia. His orders were to get OK with dying (hell of a bedside manner). She got busy with living, instead. And 'Promise' you can hear it as she sings, "Holding in a cry/You called it cinematic/And took a picture with your eyes/Golden hour leaves were falling/I love you as you are/I understood the story/But I was all wrong for the part." Her life may be a movie, but her love isn't, and this songwriting is the closest you get to her holding stage, and all her grace. Notes come from the back pocket songbook of all this chaos. Hey, what's the 'Big Idea' you might ask this legend in the making of two fields. "You can make plans for the aftermath/Or try to make your favorite person laugh/You know exactly where you're going/Your to-do list is an epic poem." Mesmerizing muses for you and yours. Born in the city of, this is nothing short of angelic. Love in times of chaos. TIM DAVID HARVEY. 

Playlist Picks: 'Dark', 'Better', 'Hang In There'.

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