The Wonder
Revolution – Firefly (Air House Records)
Surrounding the pivotal figure of David Lord, The
Wonder Revolution is a collective of Wichita musicians and artists whose aim is
to instill a sense of wonder, and in turn freedom, into people’s everyday
lives.
With the exception of the occasional shaft of quiet
distortion “Firefly” is the epitome of dreamy melancholia with deftly picked
acoustic guitars, subtle synths and soaring vocals, producing a range of
experiences; from the gently floating and pastoral to those which force
themselves forever skyward, and evoke emotions of sadness through to
jubilation.
“A Pond of Diamonds” is as fragile and delicate as
they come and the same could be said of “Invisible Until…” until such time it
erupts into a controlled and extended crescendo.
Sharing an affinity with Liz Frazer, David
Lynch/Julee Cruise, Ryan Francesconi and Sigor Ros makes this a recommended
album for fans of dream-folk-pop.
Willsk
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