Travis Hall’s debut album, HeART Museum, is a genre-blending journey that fuses the elegance of classical opera with the soul-stirring essence of R&B and NeoSoul.

Standout tracks include the debut single “A Day,” featuring a roller-disco groove and gospel undertones that conjure classic 1970s R&B while also carrying the author’s unique stamp. Halls’ vocal and Bill Champlin-like backing vocal arrangements jump out of the speakers. The song has hooks for days. 

Jazz-infused “Fireflies” not only shows Hall’s acumen as a writer but also as a producer. The vocal introduction is immediately captivating, and the jazzy, keyboard-based arrangement boasts hooks that are uncommon in today’s pop music. This is thinking man’s music, yet Hall never seems to be talking down to his audience. The song is the very definition of soul. 

The album closer, “My First Love,” recalls just what the title suggests. The song has hints of whimsy and wonder with the live rhythm section rising to the occasion. 

HeART Museum has exquisite musicality and is emotionally relatable.