Gold

Released just two weeks after her album 'Heaven', 'Gold' represents the more grounded, spiritual counterpart in Cleo Sol's 2023 output. Produced entirely by Inflo (of Sault fame), the album strips away the more complex arrangements of her previous work in favor of a raw, minimalist soul sound. The record is heavily informed by themes of faith, resilience, and self-love, often blurring the line between secular neo-soul and contemporary gospel. Critics, including those at AllMusic, noted the album's remarkable consistency and its ability to feel both intimate and expansive. It solidifies Cleo Sol's position as a leading voice in the UK's soul renaissance, moving away from the jazz-inflected pop of her debut toward a more timeless, spiritual aesthetic. The recording captures a specific 'room sound' - a dry, analog warmth that has become the signature of the Inflo/Sol partnership.