Marking the arrival point of a busy three-year journey into music, ‘The False Prince’ is Boey’s latest effort, a comprehensive, meaningful album that satisfies us for its luscious, infectious melodism, but also for its meaningful lyricism. Boasting thirteen episodes, the record feels certainly quite long, yet it must be noted that the songs are relatively short, often remaining under three minutes. We feel this is a perfect format for Boey’s creative ethos: he’s an exceptional singer, particularly known for his crisp, malleable falsetto.
Thanks to the songs being so snappy and catchy, the London-based talent is able to offer a listening experience that’s fresh and intriguing, something that well adapts to our fast-developing world. The production on ‘The False Prince’ oscillates from laidback alt-pop goodness to ballad-driven, acoustic sections, all crowned by a keen cinematic allure. Of course, Boey’s expansive and precise vocals are the absolute highlight here.
From a lyrical standpoint, ‘The False Prince’ takes a hard look at the pitfalls of our modern world, with Boey reflecting on how we got here and what we can do to make things better. It’s a very observant record, one that showcases the Malaysian artist not just as a highly gifted singer, but also as an attentive and witty songwriter. As we are told: “the album ventures into topics such as the state of the world and the cruel inequalities that exist in today’s societies.”
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