Hi everyone. This is Anthony Stirford from Anthony XO.Music, and today I’m here with an album review of the Tajikistani independent artist Lonely Starboy and his debut studio album, Lonely Nights.
The anonymous artist, professionally known as Lonely Starboy, is an 18-year-old independent artist from Dushanbe, Tajikistan. He creates music using synthesizers, drums, and piano through FL Studio. He began producing music in late 2025 and started releasing his work on Spotify and YouTube under the name Lonely Starboy. Last November, he released his first song, “Lost Soul,” followed by tracks such as “SANE,” “Basic,” “Elok,” and “Revenge.” Now, he returns with his first full-length studio album, Lonely Nights. The album serves as a personal expression of his struggles within society, as he handled every aspect of the project independently while facing skepticism and mockery from others.
The project Lonely Nights consists of six tracks, each aiming to capture emotional depth that aligns with the album’s title. With that in mind, let’s move into a track-by-track breakdown.
Legend
The album opens with “Legend,” an engaging introduction built around a combination of synths and piano. Lonely Starboy does a commendable job balancing these elements. The piano functions as the emotional backbone, while the synths drive the track’s flow and momentum. A particularly interesting moment occurs midway through the song, when the piano briefly drops out and the synths take full control, adding subtle dynamic variation. Overall, “Legend” works well as an opening track and sets the album’s mood effectively.
Rating: 4/5
Solitude
Next up is “Solitude,” the album’s second track, which was accompanied by a music video on YouTube. Compared to the opening track, this song feels less emotionally impactful. While the bass, synths, and keyboard arrangements are enjoyable, the bass choice feels slightly too heavy for the emotional tone the track seems to aim for. There is some instrumental variation in the middle section, which is appreciated, but the song struggles to maintain momentum toward the end, leading to a sense of stagnation. Overall, it’s not a bad track, but it doesn’t fully deliver on its emotional potential.
Rating: 3/5
Perseverance
The third track, “Perseverance,” starts with upbeat instrumentation and initially feels promising. However, as the track progresses, it becomes clear that the arrangement remains largely unchanged throughout. The lack of progression or variation causes the song to feel bloated, and the emotional core never fully develops. While the idea behind the track is solid, the execution could benefit from more dynamic shifts.
Rating: 3/5
False Alarm
“False Alarm” stands out as one of the album’s most interesting moments. Featuring upbeat, funk-inspired instrumentals, the track appears to aim for emotional expression through energy rather than melancholy, somewhat reminiscent of artists like Alan Walker. The production here feels more confident and distinct compared to the rest of the album, making it a clear highlight. Its upbeat nature adds diversity to the tracklist and shows Lonely Starboy experimenting outside the album’s dominant mood.
Rating: 4/5
Another World
As the album approaches its end, “Another World” initially comes across as filler. However, once the track develops, subtle emotional elements begin to emerge. Despite this, the song once again suffers from limited variation, preventing it from fully leaving an impact. While it isn’t a weak track, it ultimately feels underdeveloped.
Rating: 2.5/5
Lonely Nights
The album closes with its title track, “Lonely Nights,” and it is easily the strongest moment on the project. The song paints a vivid picture of solitude, evoking imagery of someone walking alone through empty streets on a rainy night. Its nostalgic, melodic, and melancholic atmosphere is supported by well-balanced piano, synth, and keyboard arrangements. This track feels emotionally complete and represents Lonely Starboy at his best so far.
Rating: 4.5/5
Final Verdict
Lonely Nights is a respectable and promising start to Lonely Starboy’s independent music career. Considering that he produced the entire album himself without formal training, the technical execution is commendable. While the album aims to be deeply emotional, it doesn’t fully reach that goal across all tracks, particularly in the middle section where repetition becomes an issue. However, standout tracks like “False Alarm” and “Lonely Nights” showcase his potential and creative direction.
It’s impressive to see an artist emerging from a region where international music exposure is limited, yet still managing to craft a project with this level of cohesion and ambition. With stronger variation and consistency, Lonely Starboy has room to grow significantly.
Overall Rating: 6/10
Lonely Nights Tier List
Perfect: Lonely Nights, False Alarm, Legend
Good: Solitude
Average: Perseverance
Weakest: Another World
Very Nice, I listened to this and it’s very good music.