HeIsTheArtist, the Christian singer-songwriter with a penchant for soul-stirring, faith-filled anthems, has done it again with his upcoming EP, Confessions of a Fallen Angel. Dropping on Valentine’s Day 2025 (because nothing says ‘I love you’ like a metaphorical deep dive into addiction recovery), this alternative rock masterpiece is a five-track whirlwind of introspection, redemption, and—if you listen to it loud enough—your neighbor knocking on your door to ask what the commotion is. Spoiler: It’s not the devil, it’s just the bass.
The EP is structured around the five stages of addiction recovery, which might sound heavy, but trust me, you’ll be clapping along and yelling, “Part those waves!” faster than you can say “spiritual renewal.” With its biblical inspiration drawn from The Book of Isaiah and the story of Lucifer’s fall, each track tells a hauntingly beautiful story of a fallen angel’s path to redemption. It’s like the Chronicles of Narnia for your earbuds, but with more electric guitar.
Kicking things off is “Sympathy Sonata (Rock Rhapsody),” a raw and deeply emotional ode to denial. It’s the perfect song for those moments when you’re staring out a window dramatically, contemplating life, and possibly whether you left the oven on. The cover of Billie Holiday’s “God Bless the Child 2.0” takes us into the contemplation stage with soulful elegance, reminding us that, yes, even rich relations can’t save you when you’re spiritually bankrupt—or out of snacks.
But things really heat up with “Parted Waves,” a rock-infused anthem that screams “party’s over!” (literally), calling out the devil like he’s an ex who won’t stop texting. By the time we hit “Out My Mind, Just in Time,” an Erykah Badu cover, we’re fully in recovery mode—and ready to crochet, cry, or both.
With its powerful themes, divine energy, and a sound that could make even the most apathetic angel tap their foot, Confessions of a Fallen Angel is nothing short of heavenly. Hallelujah, indeed.
