Album Review: Dodie Is So Human

Dodie holds her heart with two hands; cupping her emotions as if they were a wounded hummingbird she has nurse to health. The beauty of that image reigns in Human; an EP where a young woman analyzes why she feels so consistently bare. While many people are good at hiding their heart, for those like Dodie, their heart cannot be unhidden. 

The biggest asset to Dodie is that her voice sounds like a natural whistle in the wind. Her vocals are very serene and insular, which allows both her insecurities and dreams to feel relatable. Lyrically, she is either questioning herself or pushing herself to stop doing so. Again, this is a common behavior amongst people/ women, and tracks like, “If I’m Being Honest,” “Burned Out,” and “She” have her wondering what it is to share yourself with others when you are not, necessarily, in your best, most confident space. Her clear, simple voice dilutes the complexities of her feelings to, ultimately, show that “human” is a word no one can describe, but we all know what it means. 

There are certain words like “Love,” “Life,” “Peace,” “Joy,” and, of course, “Human” that leave us stumped when, literally, describing but feel tangible to our minds.  Led by keys and guitar melodies, Dodie’s Human is the record you play on your headphones to allow your mind to drift with visions of your own humanity. I always say every album has its purpose, and Dodie is an artist that promotes self-analysis through her own self-awareness. Listening to Human, you cannot help but use Dodie’s quiet instrumentals and intimate verses to figure out yourself, as well. From “Monster” to “Not What I Meant,” Dodie’s Human is a gorgeously thoughtful record that deserves your listen. Buy Here on January 18.