Description
As Hurray for the Riff Raff, Alynda Segarra used her 2016 LP The Navigator to reclaim her Puerto Rican heritage. That was a remarkable album, seamlessly pulling together folk, punk, and Latin music to take listeners through that personal journey.
Life on Earth is Segarra’s first release since that creative breakthrough. It’s also about a journey, one of surviving amid the tumult and disasters of this current moment. And much like she did with The Navigator, Segarra offers up a dazzling set of songs full of compelling stories and eclectic arrangements. That resolve of just moving forward and refusing to let your past define or hold you down is the core message of Life on Earth. The most surreal exploration of this theme is on “Rhododendron.” It’s an exuberant, playful call to find solace in plant life and the natural world. Much as climate change has compelled plants to adapt to ensure their continued existence, so must people. Instead of ignoring what’s around you, figure out how to mend and grow yourself within that space. The 11 songs on this album explore different survival strategies one can take to endure and thrive during our short Life on Earth.
