Conjuring a sound that bridges Pet Store Boys’ synth-pop dynamics and extra orchestral-touched balladry, Break is the third album from Utrecht-based pianist, songwriter, and producer Alan Lauris. A memorably melodic sound is paired with contemplative lyrical pursuits, with every observe capturing essential moments that outline the human expertise — starting from heartbreak and private discovery to resilience throughout troublesome instances. “It’s a coherent album, made with consideration to element, about levels in life most of us will undergo,” Lauris says.
A completely immersive opener, “I Dream of You in Black and White” flows with a heartfelt melding of piano and strings to start. “I see you in my desires,” Lauris’ solemn vocals let loose, arising into the extra majestic “identical to in an outdated movie,” commentary. Frolicking keys push into the “I wish to shade you in,” craving — striving to advance the monochromatic dream-state right into a extra illuminated whimsy; it makes for a touching, orchestral-laden delight to kick off this stellar album. “The Pages Are Lacking” ensues with a extra vibrant pulse, weaving Supertramp-esque keys and synth buzzes right into a bouncy, replay-inducing “all unfaithful,” hook; touching views on a previous love, fading from reminiscence’s view, combines with the memorable composition.
Depicting a new-found sense of independence in shifting away from the group, “Parades” appeals with a extra ballad-ready magnificence, sending chills because the radiant piano and hovering strings converge. “Now, I can really feel the house,” Lauris’ vocals let loose, reminding fondly of Pet Store Boys in its emotive sincerity. The album’s title observe can be a standout, conveying a way of brooding within the electrical guitar distortion and ominous piano enhances. “I discovered of life and dying,” the heady lyricism exudes. These lyrics hint pivotal moments of private transformation — shedding childhood religion, confronting emotional isolation, and finally selecting self-reliance over conformity. The “break, break,” repetition is very haunting. Break is a stirring, introspective success from Alan Lauris.
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“Break” and different tracks featured this month might be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Rising Singles’ Spotify playlist.
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