Establishing the mood with textured, 80s-adjacent drums and an ethereal guitar soundscape, Lana Crow opens her album, In Spirit, with a song called I Do. The song taps into an introspective narrative as Lana shares a passionate delivery with ebbs and flows between delicately vulnerable and assertive.
There is no doubt that the track holds a cinematic allure, perfect for a multitude of sync placements, perhaps a sequel to a film like Drive, Wuthering Heights, or an episode of Euphoria on HBO. We deeply connect with the immersive vibes, and the timeless nature of the song. There is no doubt that Lana writes from a place of lived experience and authenticity, and this really transmutes with the song.
In essence, the song is about two people drawn together without logic. They find a deep and instinctive connection that feels free and rare. Despite darkness and struggles, they support each other in a way that makes love feel natural and effortless.
The guitar performances are sublime with a transcendental finale leading us to a track called Orwellian Times, which opens with poignant and observational prose about the society that we live in. The soundscape is cohesive, but taps into a more pop-rock energy. As for the message, it is highly zeitgeist as Lana criticizes modern society’s tendency toward self-righteousness, misinformation and performative outrage. It shows us how we blindly follow narratives without real understanding and Lana warns how this mindset can create division, with a clear nod to the author, particularly with the refrain, “Who is ruling us?”.
Next up is No Secret – Remix, which taps into a more playful energy as Lana invites us to “just be”. The song is being swept up in an intense, slightly uncertain romance. It embraces the ambiguity of choosing to enjoy an emotional connection without overanalyzing it. It almost feels like the antidote to Orwellian Times – an invitation to connect with the present moment.
So Done is brilliantly written. It’s about feeling overwhelmed by modern life, as many of us are. Again, Lana really taps into the zeitgeist with her prose, and we love the high octane delivery at moment, juxtaposed with more cerebral moments about daily stress and constant opinions that don’t allow us to find peace. At its core, it’s a plea for freedom and individuality.
Speaking on the record as a whole, Lana confesses, “This album reflects the human journey with all its highs and lows. The mix of genres is intentional; some experiences shake us to our core, while others make us want to dance. Ultimately, this album flows toward a single realization: our true purpose is learning to live In Spirit.”
Unknow the “Known” is epic. We are obsessed with the rock tendencies that manifest with astral guitar notes and thrashing four to the floor vibes. Lana elaborates with specific reference to the track, “Regarding Unknow the “Known”, I chose the version closest to my original demo for the album, while Tristan Boston’s production will feature as a standalone single. Having two versions was never the plan, it happened because curiosity got the better of me when Tristan reached out. I simply had to see his take on it.” There is no doubt that fans of Hole, No Doubt and Garbage will be able to connect with Unknow the “Known”!
What Brings You Back cements those 80s notions, and is a poetic track about confronting fear and loneliness. It taps into high spiritual quotient – the overarching intent of the album – again cohesive in its journey. It invites us to discover our inner universe and a spiritual presence that offers comfort and strength. The song shows us that even in darkness, the light can guide us back.
Finally, we experience a dreamy synth-pop number, In Spirit, which is has beautiful chord transitions, evoking maximum emotion, reminding us to let go of control and overthinking and instead embrace spontaneity and the magic within us. As the purposeful message of the entire record, we reach a culmination point where the intention of living freely, trusting ourselves, and fully experiencing life without worrying of judgment is truly cemented. It feels like a spiritual ascension.
We love the journey that Lana Crow has taken us on with the record, the production is exquisite and there is no doubt that this is a message that we need now more than ever. We have added Orwellian Times, and In Spirit to our New Music Spotlight playlist and our TIMELESS playlist, whilst we continue to stream Lana Crow‘s wider discography including her 2025 album Live It, and her 2024 album, I Will. Also, the artwork for the album being a visual combination of her previous two albums is truly genius.