ALBUM REVIEW: Easy Life – Maybe in Another Life

By Resonate | December 14, 2022

Words by Rosie

With a lot to live up to after their breakthrough debut album Life’s a Beach, British five-piece Easy Life have released their sophomore offering,  Maybe in Another Life. The group have found success by blending hip-hop and jazz, with help from lead vocalist Murray Matravers’ warm, Mac Miller-like tones.

The record catches the listener’s attention with an obscure opener that introduces the title of the album much like a storybook, before merging into the whimsical jazzy intro of Growing Pains. This track is an easy listen and offers a cathartic discussion on finding your identity as you grow and change to the backdrop of a repetitive beat. The melody has the potential to grow tiresome but is broken up well by the rap verses, offering a satisfying change in tempo.

The record’s lead single, Dear Miss Holloway features Brockhampton’s Kevin Abstract and amassed over 5 million streams on Spotify before the album’s release. With a dreamy instrumental that feels perfectly balanced and a swayable chorus, the track is easily one of the best on the record. Moral Support is by far the album’s most sincere song with its stripped-back instrumental and soft, almost whispered melody. The uplifting lyricism paired with some captivating harmonies offers a feeling of comfort and contentment in a beautiful ballad of friendship.

Overall, the five-piece’s sophomore record feels like a conversation about navigating adulthood and identity in a post-pandemic world, keeping true to their honest themes from Life’s a Beach. However, as a body of work, Maybe in Another Life… feels stationary throughout and lacks experimentation.