It’s not often we include a deluxe edition in our reviews, but this isn’t your usual deluxe edition. Luna Li’s When A Thought Grows Wings (Reimagined) is a total transformation of her original record as the Toronto multi-instrumentalist invites a cast of cross-disciplinary collaborators to rework key moments from the album. With rappers, singers, jazz musicians, and other experimentalists, what could have felt jarring instead feels like one of the friendliest, most welcoming parties imaginable. From MAVI’s warm and playful verses on opener Confusion Song to the unmistakable fretwork and vocal harmonies of Mei Semones on Enigami, every guest feels handpicked for chemistry, not novelty.

Luna Li curates a sacred and dreamlike calm reminiscent of the best corners of the downtempo era, artists like Air or Zero 7, and despite how full the mix can get with harp, strings, guitars, electronic textures, and voices all interwoven together, the album never overwhelms. It’s groovy and danceable with a light, fluttering touch, and feels like stepping into a garden in full bloom, vivid with colour and alive with motion. Where the original album felt like a private little world of sound, this reimagined edition feels like she’s thrown a party inside her daydream. The guest features expand the emotional and musical palette without cluttering it, and the result is soft, colourful, and lovingly made, with flavours that gently surprise you rather than shouting for your attention. Enigami stands out precisely because of how much space it allows, finding two young and immensely talented musicians harmonising gently in a moment of pure intimacy. It highlights how seriously accomplished the players here are, as Luna Li never overshadows her guests, inviting each one to fully take the spotlight to create something communal and celebratory. It’s bursting at the seams with sonic detail, but the beauty is evenly spread, like sunlight across a garden nourishing everything.