7/10

Emerging from his LA homeland with a breadth of dynamic releases in recent months, Luke Angelo now introduces himself to the wider world with his hotly-tipped debut album 'Dreams I Remember'. Spanning eight tracks in length, the LP serves as a time capsule of his formative years, filled with wide-eyed ambition, introspective storytelling, and the kind of sincerity that can’t be manufactured.

While it may be a collection of his previously shared work, the album still manages to sound fresh and inventive, bound together by a clear artistic vision that was present even in Angelo’s earliest songwriting. There’s a refreshing honesty in these songs as he looks to strip back the overproduction and industry gloss to create an intimate direction, almost as if we’re hearing them in the very moment they were written.

From the evocative lyricism of '5 More Hours' to the hypnotic melancholy of 'I Hope It Rains In LA', each song paints a picture of youthful longing, self-doubt, and hopeful resilience. Tracks like 'The Pool' inject a vibrant energy into the record, balancing moments of introspection with a sense of momentum. Even in its most unpolished moments, the songwriting stands strong, revealing an artist with a natural instinct for melody and emotional weight.

From the very start, 'Dreams I Remember' is a beautifully sincere release, one that honours the artist’s evolution while leaving room for reinvention. Whether this marks the beginning of a new era or simply serves as a love letter to his younger self, it’s an offering that proves that music made from an authentic journey will always have a place on the scene.