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Binoy reveals cinematic debut album ‘The Great Alone' [Album Review]

  • October 18, 2024
  • Jessica Burr
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Binoy’s debut album, The Great Alone, marks the arrival of a bold new voice in the pop landscape, blending the personal with the universal in a way that feels deeply authentic for the rising talent.

The LA-based, Kenya-born singer-songwriter draws on both his Indian heritage and East African roots and crafts what he aptly describes as "borderless pop"—a genre that refuses to be confined by typical boundaries. This album is a heartfelt exploration of solitude, identity, and self-discovery, all wrapped in lush, cinematic soundscapes that are at once intimate and expansive.

From the first track, it’s clear that Binoy isn’t afraid to get personal. His lyricism reflects a deep sense of introspection, and there’s an emotional vulnerability that’s striking. The songs unfold in the same order they were created, giving the listener a sense of being on a journey through the highs and lows of loneliness, longing, and eventual peace. The production, handled by Binoy alongside collaborators Arthur Besna and Tripped N Sat, is packed with layers of synths, orchestral flourishes, and intricate instrumental textures, whilst Binoy's wider variety of influences from Taylor Swift, Fleetwood Mac, ABBA, and MIKA, converge in a sound that’s familiar yet entirely his own.

As a queer person of color, his music carries the weight of not just his personal journey, but a sense of collective identity and belonging, offering a space for others to feel seen and understood. Binoy reflects, “Loneliness became the central theme, I realized that my constant pursuit of the unavailable was a reflection of my own emotional unavailability. The Great Alone became a metaphor for solitude, visualized as a lush canyon explored by a lone wanderer.”

The album opens with "Heartstopper," a vibrant, high-energy track that sets the emotional tone for the journey ahead. Songs like "BoysBoysBoys" and "Villain Arc" blend catchy pop hooks with thought-provoking lyricism, while "Cosmic Cowboy" and "Tapestry" showcase Binoy’s flair for cinematic soundscapes. Each song builds on the previous, unfolding a narrative of self-exploration, loneliness, yearning, and introspection.  The title track, "The Great Alone," is a poignant conclusion, capturing the essence of the album's theme of navigating solitude and self-discovery.

The project feels cohesive, with tracks like "Cactus" and "Pretty Ones" offering moments of reflection between the more anthemic numbers. Binoy’s lyricism and vocals shine through both literally and metaphorically, whether he’s addressing heartbreak in "Him" or weaving metaphor in "Castle in the Sky." His ability to balance personal vulnerability with universal themes makes this album resonate on many levels. He has crafted not only a stunning debut but also an emotional journey that invites listeners to explore their own feelings of isolation, identity, and growth through charismatic pop music.

Ultimately, it is a body of work exploring both solitude and connection—a deeply personal story that, through its honesty and vulnerability, reaches out to embrace anyone who listens. It's a beautiful reminder that while we may all feel "alone" at times, we're never truly on our own.

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