This was a complete project, a story that will have you begging to unravel it. The interludes are wonderfully placed and add so much value to the album. There are no "filler" songs on here, just vivid imagery woven in, telling another part of the story. The imagery between just goes to show the time/effort that was put into this project and how he cared about it being a full story to share with his fans and not just a collection of songs.

And a story it was. His storytelling was amazing and this album could easily be turned into a series. And not just one of those series that comes in strong with the first few episodes and then fizzles out by the end. A quality show, the beginning brings you in and catches your attention. Every episode giving you more information and insight, getting better and better throughout. And the ending just making you yearn for more. Act II was my favorite part, just as the climax of every good film is. The beginning is good and then you get to the middle and you're thrilled that it got better. And then you get to the final act and you fall back in love with the beginning of the story and want go back and to listen to it all over again.

This album is everything. Power, doubt, negativity, strength, vulnerable, soft, tough. It’s a real open love letter, to life. If you're looking for an album that’s going to take you on a journey, this is it.

From the opening track, "Boyhood", Myles paints a picture of growth, sewing together childhood dreams, young love, adulthood and independence, all while discovering self love and honesty. The first visual we are given starts inside, those young thoughts and feelings that maybe we all still have as adults. "Luh Ya"  takes us back to how felt with our own thoughts and feelings from a middle school love story. That missed connection, that yearning continues into "Sundown" (which is my favorite song of the album at this point). That final piano solo is amazing and tells a story in itself.

Act II enters and the energy is rising. "Having the ability to fly is amazing but maybe having the ability to see your weaknesses and stive to improve on them is the true superpower". "Sorry/Satelites" comes in hot. All it took was 4 seconds for me to realize that this song was going to be the one for me. Nah, literally, I added this song to my liked songs after 4 seconds lol. A raw and vulnerable confession of the past. Wanting to move forward while realizing that understanding the past may be the answer. This song sums up the album for me: raw, vulnerable , smooth, disconnect, connect, an emotional rollercoaster. "Chasing Out Tails" and "Softboy" continues on this winding emotional path of love while also embracing his vulnerability. Another strength/superpower unlocked.

Act III brings it all together. He's an adult now, mature, confident, and not in a rush. Taking things as they come and taking everything for what it is. The tempo steadily rises in "Minnesota" as you can feel the ending being more of a celebration. The story closes on a high note, piecing everything together in "Oreo". Oreo not only ties together this album but also continues the stories he has told in "Lonely Suburban Black Boy EP" and "Black Sheep EP".

Myles Cameron crafted a masterpiece with this one and even held a live, intimate listening party for its release where he had everyone listen with headphones. Everyone able to enjoy the story in their own way. Let me know how this album made you guys feel and what thoughts it was able to bring to you.

Softboy out now. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

*Favorite song: Sorry/Satelites*

• Written by Alex @music_nomad_