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Review: Kassi Valazza's latest work continues her journey of storytelling through intimate and reflective folk, with a sound steeped in the timeless influence of artists like Karen Dalton and Joni Mitchell. Hailing from Oregon, Valazza channels raw emotion with a tender, almost fragile voice that remains central to her style. On this new collection, she leans into themes of personal transformation, finding clarity amid uncertainty. The album, recorded during a period of change in Portland, sees Valazza navigating life's cyclical nature, a sense of heaviness and hope woven into every note. Her songwriting cuts through the noise with startling honesty, touching on love, loss, and self-discovery in ways that feel both deeply personal and universally relatable. It's the melodies and introspective lyrics that stand out, delivered with a sense of quiet wisdom. Valazza's voice soft yet commanding sits comfortably between nostalgia and new beginnings. On tracks like 'Weight of the Wheel,' her storytelling feels at once vulnerable and resilient, offering a glimpse into the artist's own search for meaning. The production, sparse yet lush, serves as the perfect backdrop to her intricate lyricism, proving that sometimes the most impactful moments in music come from the simplest, most genuine expressions of the self.