Drawing us in with a strummed guitar soundscape and adventurous prose, Ray Johnson opens Ocean Blue with an expansive, yet timeless nature. Needless to say, we are in awe.
We appreciate the poetic prowess and evocative nature of Ray Johnson‘s lyricism, as well as the sense of escapism we experience by proxy. The opus evolves with charisma and charm to take form as an Americana meets folk hybrid vibe that has us duly captivated.
Ray tells us how he creates with the intention to soothe our souls, and Ocean Blue offers just that – a respite from the chaos of the system, and an opportunity to connect with the infinite nature of water itself.
Lyrically, the record is inspiring, and a highlight from Ocean Blue is certainly the existential and moving, “Hard to believe everything I see will someday be gone, holding on dearly to what I believe can never be wrong, in a moment of truth every color seeps through ocean blue…”
We learn that Ocean Blue is taken from Ray Johnson‘s album, Appealing To Angels, which is available on BandCamp and Spotify. We have added Ocean Blue to our New Music Spotlight playlist, whilst we continue to explore the star’s wider discography and anticipate future releases!