Solange Knowles– Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams (2008)
“Get me get me out of this box. I feel so claustrophobic in here,” is the soul-freeing phrase Solange Knowles declared on her sophomore release, Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams. The set of 60’s and 70’s inspired tunes was unlike anything else that was released around its time. Solange commanded the album with light, airy, yet powerful vocals with songs that dealt with situations such as love, one night stands, dysfunctional relationships, and even the state of our society. This album was a declaration of freedom for Solange who many compared to her superstar sister Beyoncé an emancipation that stands as one of the best albums of the past ten years.
Standout Tracks: “T.O.N.Y.,” “I Decided pt. 1,” “Valentine’s Day,” “Cosmic Journey”