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| Pilgrim's Paradise | ||||
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| EP by | ||||
| Released | November 15, 2015 | |||
| Genre | R&B, Soul | |||
| Length | 24:22 | |||
| Label | Golden Child Recordings | |||
| Daniel Caesar chronology | ||||
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Pilgrim's Paradise is the second EP by Canadian singer and songwriter Daniel Caesar which was self-released on November 12, 2015. The EP consists of seven tracks, with a mix of R&B, soul, and gospel influences, which established Caesar's style and helped him gain recognition in the music industry.[1] The project explores themes of faith, love, and redemption with an introspective tone that would later become synonymous with Caesar's sound.
Background
[edit]Following the release of his 2014 debut EP, Praise Break which was well received, Caesar wanted to explore more on his religious upbringing in Oshawa which influenced his gospel-like sound. [2] He uses Pilgrim's Paradise as an exploration into themes of faith, personal growth, and introspection using his experiences from Toronto. The EP also dives into his struggles of faith and identity, as well as his move to the city. [3]
Music and lyrics
[edit]The EP's sound has melancholic aspects of R&B, soul, and gospel influences, with lush and ethereal production. Caesar includes his perspective of themes like love, morality, and existentialism. For example, his melancholic "Streetcar" is a rendition of Kanye West's "Streetlights", touching the theme of personal growth.[2][3][4] Caesar's sings of his problems with faith and not belonging.[5][6]
Reception
[edit]Pilgrim's Paradise was met with generally positive reviews. Pitchfork praises Caesar's voice and production on the track, "Death and Taxes".[6] Exclaim! describes Caesar as "a hell of a songwriter" and compliments his lyricism and elements of R&B.[2] Unsung Sundays highlights his innovative and surreal approach to R&B.[3] Met Radio described him as a "hidden talent" of Toronto.[4] Canadian singer Esthero, who helped write Kanye West's "Streetlights" shouted out Caesar's cover, citing it as "better than the orig [sic]".[7]
Track listing
[edit]All tracks are written by Ashton Simmonds
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Trinity Bellwoods" (interlude) | Ashton Simmonds, Jordan Evans | 29 |
| 2. | "Death & Taxes" | Ashton Simmonds, Ian Culley, Jordan Evans, Matthew Burnett, Thomas Paxton-Beasley | 5:05 |
| Total length: | 24:22 | ||
References
[edit]- ^ "Daniel Caesar's Stripped-Down Soul Music Sounds Like Home". The FADER. Retrieved 2024-10-27.
- ^ a b c "Daniel Caesar │ Exclaim!". Daniel Caesar │ Exclaim!. Retrieved 2024-10-27.
- ^ a b c "Daniel Caesar: Pilgrim's Paradise Review". Unsung Sundays. Retrieved 2024-10-27.. "
- ^ a b "Daniel Ceasar Pilgrim's Paradise (Self-released) | Album reviews". MetRadio.ca. Retrieved 2024-10-27.
- ^ "Daniel Caesar's Stripped-Down Soul Music Sounds Like Home". The FADER. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
- ^ a b Mistry, Anupa. "Daniel Caesar: "Death and Taxes"". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
- ^ Esthero [@therealEsthero] (17 November 2015). "wow so I'm listening to the album and you have covered a song I co wrote- streetlights- beautiful job. Better than the orig" (Tweet) – via Twitter.