I was going to message my editors and say that I can’t do any work today because my cat was sitting on me, plus it’s Sunday and having got back from Church I was disinclined to do anything more than listen to a podcast. However, along came an email about “Wanderlust” and attracted by the cover I decided to dip in and have a music Sunday. So there we are, and here is the press release!
“Donna Lewis has always been a beacon of individuality, crafting her own path with grace and conviction for over 25 years. Her iconic love ballad “I Love You, Always Forever” continues to resonate across generations—an enduring anthem that topped both US and UK charts and still holds its place as one of the most beloved songs in history. Recently, UK sensation ROMY of The xx reignited that magic by sampling Donna’s classic hit, alongside “Fred Again,” bringing “I Love You, Always Forever” back into the global spotlight.
But Donna’s story today is more powerful than ever. Having emerged from a battle with breast cancer, her strength and resilience radiate through every note. Just named an “Ageless Beauty” by The Sun and profiled by the likes of People Magazine, her album “Rooms With a View” continues to inspire. “Rooms With a View,” produced in collaboration with Holmes Ives, offers listeners an intimate and raw portrayal of the courage it takes to overcome life’s greatest challenges.
Donna Lewis is now collaborating with iconic composer-producer David Lowe (“Touch and Go”, BBC themes) on Wanderlust, an indie-electronica meets dream pop album released via Aztec Records. She shares, “Each song on Wanderlust holds a memory shaped by a moment held together by a long time friendship between Dave and I. These songs are traces of where we met, creatively and emotionally. Nothing was forced, each song found its own way.” It’s a conversation between us that never really ends, just echoes in different forms. This record is the map of a journey we found ourselves inside of.”
For millions who have faced similar health battles, Donna’s story isn’t just a narrative—it’s a beacon of hope, a reminder that strength can be found even in our most vulnerable moments. At a time when the world needs stories of resilience and beauty more than ever, Donna Lewis shines brighter than ever before.”
The review:
The album was released May 8, 2026. It has 9 songs and lasts just over 30 minutes.
“Burning Man” opens with a dreamy electro-pop piece, “it made me think a little of Pet Shop Boys and that golden era of TV pop. “Are you a dreamer or a doer?” asks Donna, in a catchy enough chorus that you can certainly have a little dance to while getting the breakfast ready. It is a track for sunny mornings and juice.
“Meet Me” retains that morning feeling, the keyboard sparkling and a little romance in the air from the night before. It is a song of invitations and half promises! Pleasant enough.
“Wanderlust” celebrates the girl who wants to travel and see the wide world out there, yet will always return home. It is a bit more dreamy than the openings, settling for a lazy afternoon feeling, a melody that is a bit more stripped back.
“Marry Me” is a song of the moment, with the magic of love and finding the love that has swept you up. I liked it, a simple little beat and a charmingly positive view of life and love. There is nothing at all wrong with another silly love song, as no less a person than Paul McCartney once said!
“Fall Back Girl” was another track I got into. It had a driving feel to it, a radio song for relaxing back (while someone else is driving) and opening the window to allow the wind to flow through. A simple melody and beat with some lovely vocals.
“Coming Home” is a song for feeling sentimental as the long road takes you home. Home is where the heart is, they say, I always say home is where those you love are, just sometimes we lose our way…it is a gentle track that sways nicely toward the Christmas lights.
“Where is the Love?” is interesting. It strips things back a bit more, less musical layers to allow a simple repeated message to circle. It did less for me than some of the earlier tracks but slotted neatly into the feel of the album.
“On the Other Side” was a track that I didn’t really like, although it had that 60s psychedelic pop feel running through it with an experimental vocal. You can’t connect with everything.
“Life is Beautiful” I did enjoy. It returned to that summer sun music that makes things better every day. It was another song that I would very happily hear again and would play while I was cooking, I’d be dancing along and enjoying the moment!
“Wanderlust” is not an album that shouts for attention; it drifts gently into your day and quietly improves it. Like sunlight through the kitchen window on a slow Sunday morning, Donna Lewis delivers dreamy, melodic songs that linger long after the music ends.
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