Luke Titus’s From What Was Will Grow A Flower is a breathtaking blend of jazz-informed soul, experimental pop, and beat-driven exploration. The Chicago-born drummer-turned-multi-instrumentalist crafts eleven tracks that flow like a river through loss, rebirth, and spiritual search.
Opening with the mesmeric “What Was,” its delicate guitar arpeggios and intimate vocals set a tone of wistful reflection. From there, the funk-infused “Above Us” bursts into life with punctuated brass and playful synth stabs, showcasing Titus’s innate command of groove. The title track soars on choral pads and rolling drum patterns, embodying the album’s theme of cyclical growth, while the piano ballad “All My Life” lays bare a tender vulnerability, questioning what’s real and what’s imagined.
Titus pulls inspiration from jazz legends and modern beat architects alike, fusing Dilla-style micro-timing with sweeping instrumental passages. The result is a record that feels both intellectually stimulating and deeply human—a sonic meditation that invites listeners to lose themselves in its intricate rhythms and lush textures.
From What Was Will Grow A Flower isn’t just an album; it’s a spiritual journey set to music. This is Luke Titus at his most visionary and heartfelt work to date.
Rating: 9/10 – EXCELLENT Album