Artist: The Strange Death Of Liberal England
Title: Drown Your Heart Again
Label: Republic Of Music
Genre: Indie
Bitrate: 194kbit av.
Time: 00:44:43
Size: 65.37 mb
Rip Date: 2010-08-28
Str Date: 2010-09-13
01. Flickering Lights 4:33
02. Flagships 3:41
03. Rising Sea 4:09
04. Like A Curtain Falling 3:21
05. Lighthouse 3:42
06. Autumn 3:01
07. Shadows 4:10
08. Come On You Young Philosophers! 3:52
09. Yellow Flowers 4:12
10. Dog Barking At The Moon 10:02
Release Notes:
Drown Your Hearts Again is the first full length album from Strange
Death Of Liberal England. The Pompey five piece must be hoping that
their fortunes go slightly better (ok a hell of a lot better) than
their local football team Portsmouth. TSDOLE are one of those bands
that create some great pieces of music but never seem to get the
accolades to back it up.
Each song has been carefully crafted and the result is a set of songs
perfectly entwined into 'Drown Your Hearts Again' It's not just about
the music, everything that these guys have put into it from writing the
lyrics on a scrap piece of paper to the wonderful finished article.
Every time you listen to 'Drown Your Hearts Again' you'll notice
something that you missed the last time you heard it. One of the
highlights to TSDOLE's music is Adam Woolway who has a distinctive and
unique vocal. It's refreshing not to be able to compare his voice to
that of another frontman and it's safe to say his voice is the perfect
complement to the multilayered musical arrangements.
It's been known for a few cynical old writers to say that there are two
things that can make or break an album, the first Single and the
opening track on the album; well, as far as TSDOLE are concerned they
have nothing to worry about, 'Flickering Light' has to be one of the
best tracks on the album.
Another highlight comes in 'Rising Sea' this was the first track to be
released as a single and it's a phenomenal piece of work. Both this and
the album opener make the listener wonder if the band recruited an
orchestra or extra people playing with them because there is just so
much depth. It's hard for the brain to register all at once but once
heard these two tracks will be on constant repeat on your MP3 player.
The journey continues with 'Flagships' a perfectly placed track that
raises your spirit, it has a warm feeling that just gives you that
uplifting feeling; if only coffee was as good as this.
Strange Death Of Liberal England shift it up another gear with the
speedy 'Curtain Falling' it's so toe-tappingly addictive you should
keep a mindful eye on the speedometer if you listen to this whilst
driving.
Quality flows through the album in every aspect of the word
'Lighthouse' has it all, a tricky arrangement and Adam Woolway's
astonishing vocal made stronger with the rest of the band adding their
own vocals, this band have in essence come of age.
'Autumn' is a very apt name as you can't help but picture leaves slowly
drifting from the trees, it's a cold but comforting feeling. 'Yellow
Flowers' slows the pace and works as an opportunity to take four
minutes to just reflect and listen.
The award for the best named track has to go to 'Dog Barking On The
Moon' pure brilliance. This brings Drown Your Hearts Again to a close
and it's hard to believe that this album is only ten tracks long.
TSDOLE really take the listener on a journey with their debut, every
song is a perfectly made piece of art that is well worth exploring.