Weyes Blood – And in the Darkness, Heart Aglow

And in the Darkness, Hearts Aglow is the fifth studio album by American chamber pop musician Weyes Blood, released on November 18, 2022 by Sub Pop Records. The album is the second in a trilogy of recordings that began with her previous album Titanic Rising (2019), which was critically acclaimed for its lush and cinematic soundscapes. The sequel is described by Weyes Blood as a personal response to being in the thick of the global crisis, exploring themes of love, loss, hope, and resilience.

The album features 11 tracks, with four singles: “It’s Not Just Me, It’s Everybody”, “Grapevine”, “God Turn Me Into a Flower”, and “Children of the Empire”. The songs showcase Weyes Blood’s distinctive vocals and rich instrumentation, blending chamber pop, indie pop, folk rock, and soft rock influences. The album also features collaborations with producers Ben Babbitt, Jonathan Rado, Rodaidh McDonald, and musicians from The London Symphony Orchestra.

The album received widespread acclaim from music critics, who praised Weyes Blood’s songwriting, production, and emotional delivery. The album has an average score of 87 out of 100 on Metacritic, based on 25 reviews, indicating “universal acclaim”. Some of the highlights from the reviews are:

• AllMusic: “A stunning work of art that transcends genre and time, And in the Darkness, Hearts Aglow is Weyes Blood’s masterpiece.” ³
• DIY: “A dazzling display of musical craftsmanship and emotional depth, And in the Darkness, Hearts Aglow is a triumph of the human spirit.” ⁴
• The Guardian: “Weyes Blood delivers a sublime and soaring album that captures the beauty and pain of living in a troubled world.”
• NME: “And in the Darkness, Hearts Aglow is a stunning achievement that cements Weyes Blood as one of the most visionary and vital artists of our era.”