On Nostalgic Escapism, UK-based, Brazil-born artist Saasz crafts a hazy, immersive listening experience that feels suspended between memory and imagination. The album moves with a quiet emotional pull, embracing nostalgia not as something purely comforting, but as a place the listener both longs for and wishes to escape.

Tracks like “Alternate Reality” and “I Want You” highlight Saasz’s strength in building atmosphere. “Alternate Reality,” positioned at the album’s midpoint, feels like a turning inward—a moment of release and exploration. Lush, chiming keys drift beneath softly emerging vocals, creating a hypnotic sense of weightlessness. The track explores themes of hope, trust, self-love, and self-discovery, with production choices that mirror that emotional openness. Nothing feels rushed; instead, the song unfolds patiently, inviting the listener to linger.

Closing track “I Want You” offers a gentle but affecting finale. Beginning with understated guitar lines, the song gradually expands into a spacious, yearning chorus. Saasz’s vocals remain restrained yet deeply expressive, floating within the mix rather than dominating it. The result is serene and intimate, leaving a lasting impression without relying on dramatic gestures. Across Nostalgic Escapism, Saasz demonstrates a strong command of mood and subtlety. The album’s dreamy textures and enveloping sound design give it a cohesive identity, while its emotional themes keep it grounded and human. It’s a record that rewards close listening—quietly captivating, introspective, and gently transportive. Saasz doesn’t just revisit the past here; they reshape it into a space for reflection, escape, and calm self-exploration.