REVERIE ….FROM THEN TILL NOW doesn’t sound like a debut in the traditional sense. It sounds like a life picking up a conversation it was forced to pause decades ago. Michellar’s album plays like a journal cracked open after years of being kept shut, soft pages, honest handwriting, no rush to impress. Rooted in folk tradition but shaped by long silence, creative detours, and a late-in-life return to songwriting, this record feels intentional in every breath. There’s no trend-chasing here. Instead, the album leans into reflection, memory, and the quiet confidence that comes from finally trusting your voice.
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1. It’s Another Year: The opener sets the emotional clock for the album. “It’s Another Year” looks at time not as something dramatic, but something constant, life moving whether you’re ready or not. The song carries a gentle weight, easing listeners into Michellar’s reflective headspace. It’s not loud, but it lingers, like realizing how fast the years really move once you stop and count them.
2. Running Wild (feat. Harrison Black): This track introduces momentum. “Running Wild” taps into freedom and release, both musically and emotionally. Harrison Black’s presence adds lift, but the heart of the song is Michellar reclaiming motion after stillness. It feels like the first deep breath after holding one in for too long.
3. Intersection (with Toby Wilson): “Intersection” is a love song, but it’s written from a place of gratitude rather than fantasy. It’s about timing, crossing paths, and recognizing connection when it finally arrives. Toby Wilson’s production stays restrained, letting the emotion sit naturally. This song becomes a cornerstone for the romantic arc that threads through the album.
4. Promise: If “Intersection” is the meeting point, “Promise” is the commitment. Written late at night and fueled by urgency, the song carries a sense of certainty that doesn’t need to shout. There’s something quietly powerful about how Michellar frames love here, not as fireworks, but as intention.
5. September (feat. Helen Walford): “September” feels seasonal in the best way, nostalgic without being stuck in the past. Helen Walford’s feature adds softness and contrast, and the track plays like a memory you don’t want to rush through. It’s reflective, warm, and emotionally open.
6. We Both Can Fall (feat. Gracie Lou): This song leans into vulnerability. “We Both Can Fall” explores the idea that strength doesn’t mean standing alone. Gracie Lou’s contribution deepens the emotional exchange, turning the track into a conversation rather than a monologue.
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7. Never Say Sorry: One of the more emotionally direct moments on the album. The lyrics unpack love, loss, and the complicated weight of apologies that arrive too late. Michellar delivers it with restraint, letting the message do the heavy lifting.
8. The Letter: One of the album’s most affecting moments. “The Letter” feels personal in a way that doesn’t ask for permission. You can hear the songwriting circle influence in its structure, but the final version is deeply Michellar’s own. It captures unsent words and unresolved emotions with clarity and courage.
9. Reverie: The heart of the album. “Reverie” is where everything slows down and breathes. Nature imagery, prayer, forgiveness, and safety all flow together without feeling heavy-handed. This track explains the album’s title, not as a fantasy, but as a place Michellar returns to for peace. It’s grounding, reflective, and quietly beautiful.
10. Get Me There to Church (feat. Helen Walford & Harrison Black): This song blends spirituality and human connection without forcing belief. It’s less about doctrine and more about longing, for guidance, grounding, and community. The featured vocals bring warmth and depth, making it feel communal rather than solitary.
11. Conquer All With Love (Duet) (feat. Harrison Black & Christina Rntd): This track feels like resolution. Love here isn’t naive, it’s earned. The duet format reinforces the idea of shared strength, closing the album’s emotional arc with hope that feels realistic, not rushed.
12. The Star: The closing track is intimate and quietly cinematic. “The Star” leans into longing, distance, and tenderness, framed through a holiday-like stillness that feels symbolic rather than seasonal. Ending the album here makes sense, it fades out gently, like a thought you keep with you.
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REVERIE ….FROM THEN TILL NOW is a patient album. It doesn’t hurry its emotions or overexplain its purpose. Michellar’s journey from early songwriting, to decades away, to a powerful creative return, lives in every track. Collaborating with Tobias Wilson and UK-based artists adds texture without overpowering her voice. This album matters because it proves that timing isn’t everything, honesty is. For listeners drawn to introspective folk, storytelling records, and music shaped by real life rather than industry pressure, REVERIE ….FROM THEN TILL NOW is worth sitting with, start to finish.
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