A classic country bluesy charm defines “Wonder Woman,” with D’Lee’s brassy, bold vocals possessing an inherent American beauty. The songs sidestep trends for a timelessness, for there’s a true-blue authenticity that comes through. Her lyrics are the centerpiece of exploring the messy dynamics of relationships, discovering one’s purpose, and embracing individualism. That’s not to say these aren’t entirely devoid of romance, but she lets the good and the bad take up equal arms. She desires to show the world, rise above her station, and become an icon. The listener can feel it in every verse she belts; it is a pure pleasure.
“Kissing Frogs” starts with a real kick as the drums pack an incredible punch, punctuating her words. Driving rhythms give “Cinderella” a highway sensibility, exploring the endless expanse of the American West. The song has a grittiness behind it, allowing the groove to speed things along. Things slow down considerably with the Texan twang of “Wonder Woman.” With this title track, she crafts the heart of the experience, featuring guitar work that soars into the sky alongside that languid, emotionally heavy beat. Glowing keyboards and violent riffs attack with the brutal swing of “Better Than Bitter.” Stripping things back is the intimacy of “Chasing Dreams,” where the song works into a determined frenzy. The stop-start rhythm of “Whispering Like a Yell” ends things with this sense of escapism, of finally leaving.
D’Lee delivers a soulful, earth-shaking sound on the incredible majesty of “Wonder Woman.”
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