Raging Flowers digs deep into all sorts of feelings, covering everything from hurt to letting go, from love to breaking free. It doesn’t just do it with powerful lyrics and emotive singing, but also with a mashup of different music styles. She utilizes a range of instruments, from classical ones creating a delicate, almost melancholic tone, to the soft sound of a vibraphone. Each instrument choice in the EP is deliberate, creating different atmospheres and spaces that convey a sense of peace under the starry sky or explosive emotions.

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One of the biggest pluses of this album is how Raging Flowers effortlessly tells stories about real-life problems, focusing on one of the most important themes – finding oneself. Understanding what exactly you want from life is incredibly tough. Perhaps Raging Flowers’ life, her state of mind, and life in general resonate with each of us because who hasn’t been at a point where it’s unclear what to do and which of the many right paths to take?

The debut EP grabs my attention mainly with its subtle storytelling. The choice of colors in Raging Flowers’ mood for promotional photos and the EP cover, this light pink hue, artificial giant flowers – it all draws you in and looks genuinely fresh.

The EP kicks off with the track “Can Someone I Love Love Me Please.” Its light, almost jazzy rhythm immediately sets a friendly tone. You know, this track is so bright and beautiful that it makes you want to immerse yourself in the embrace of the music. The vibrant electric guitar parts create a soft atmosphere, adding a sprinkle of spice and a touch of experimentation to the sound. But it’s the lyrics that truly shine, effortlessly capturing the complexities of love and longing. With simple yet poignant phrases like “Can someone I love love me please,” the song lays bare the universal desire for reciprocated affection. It’s a sentiment that resonates deeply, touching upon the tender vulnerabilities that lie at the heart of human connection.

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I love how Raging Flowers blends instruments with different emotional tones to convey the multifaceted nature of feelings and emotions. It sounds truly progressive, unique, and quite technically complex. You’ll be absolutely thrilled by the bright harmony chorus that momentarily lifts you into a state of flight. It’s like soaring freely through the sky. Then, she takes us through a feeling of procrastination, creating the eponymous track “Procrastination.” The rhythm breaks down, punk rock vocals take over the space. The tempo speeds up, and synthetic elements appear in the chorus, conveying both the coldness of sound and a new spectrum of emotions. The catchy synth keyboard solo really adds that touch of quirky sound.

In the middle of the EP, we encounter the gentle, melancholic track “I Thought I’ve Let Go of You.” The spotlight is on Raging Flowers’ voice. This track feels like a monologue that pierces right to the heart, stirring up emotions and memories. In this track, Raging Flowers’ vocals take on a commercial tone with bright hooks and a deep timbre. I like how “Hello Baby” concludes the EP on a melancholic note. Raging Flowers adds a vibraphone to the classic acoustic sound, creating a completely ethereal atmosphere. I must admit, this is my favorite track on the EP because of its lightness, delicate haze, and sensuality. Listening to this track makes you want to close your eyes and drift into deep meditation. And if you give it a try, you’ll succeed! It’s an impeccable track that can heal you and allow you to let go of your troubles.

I can confidently say that “Raging Flowers” EP offers a unique and fresh sound. Shuang Wang shares moments of uncertainty from her life, but instead of letting them define her, she triumphs over them. Raging Flowers has released an EP that unequivocally stands out among its counterparts in this genre. Her work radiates enough empathy and warmth toward herself and the complexities of life to feel completely genuine – and resisting that positivity is just impossible.