There’s something hypnotic about Lia Rye’s latest, “All of the Time”. They make it abundantly clear that it’s not just another one to toss into the ol’ playlist mix: It’s a statement, its world, and a pointed look into the creative mind of an artist who’s not afraid to go there. “All of the Time” is a song that also benefits from the way Pinegrove’s dynamic, shape-shifting, and swelling instrumentation moves the listener physically and emotionally. The arrangement doesn’t just accompany the tale but punctuates it, lifting the listener through pockets of fervor and contemplation with an almost cinematic sweep.
There’s a tug and pull to the production that keeps things interesting, providing curveballs that match the curveballs being thrown on the story being told. Lia Rye’s voice acts as an anchor amid the tumult of the soundscape. There’s an ease and authority in her voice, as though she were talking right at you from a few feet or centuries away. But what makes “All of the Time” stand out the most is its storytelling. Rye’s not content to skate by on superficial lyrics or throwaway lines. Instead, she delves into interiority, crafting a story that is rich in insight, vulnerability, and finesse.
There is never a wasted word, a sentence thrown together without thought. The result is a track at once as large as it is tender. It’s a rare mix, ambition leavened by authenticity. Whether you prefer lush, genre-transcendent production or live for a well-spun story in song, you’ll find something here. With “All of the Time,” Lia Rye proves she’s an artist with breadth and soul. This is a distinct statement that she’s driving the bus with authority, style, and a voice worth hitching for a long ride.