The Story
| Format: | LP Limited Orange Vinyl |
| Label: | Memphis Industries |
| Catalogue Number: | MI0550LPX |
sir Wasâ new album "Holding on To a Dreamâ is a mesmerising twisting of genres - from classic soul and old-school hip-hop, to beautifully fresh pop structures. The new record is dense with ideas and adventurous, a sonic-leap forth. âI was interested in having a lusher sound, more rich,â WĂ€stberg says. âWith the first record I had this idea that I wanted it to sound like an old vinyl record. I wanted this lo-fi, old-school sound. When I realized that I was actually making another album, I felt a bit scared of the whole thing, but it didnât take me that long to realise that the only thing I could do was to make something that felt really right in my body and soul. Iâve realised that thereâs nothing to be afraid of. Iâm ready to explore so much more.â
The sense of exploration resonates throughout the album and can be defined by its start and end points. Opening track âFly Awayâ begins the expedition, a gleaming reflection of past insecurities as a jump-off point for the next chapter, all subtle beats and stark bursts of guitars that leap out of the mix. The recordâs boldest moment is reserved for âDeployedâ, a collaboration with Little Dragonâs Yukimi Nagano. Beautifully bright and sincere, âDeployedâ is a perhaps the most vivid pop song that sir Was has released to-date. Elsewhere, âNo Giving Upâ is a tender recollection of a past relationship, set to an equally affectionate composition, a glowing example of WĂ€stbergâs growing songwriting skills, while âThe Sun Will Shineâ showcases another side of Joelâs skillset, a playful production full of inspired ideas and nuances; a Les Fleurseque mellow breeze in the heat of the summer.
A heartfelt accounting of relationships, of knowing when to let go and when to fight for them, âHolding On To A Dreamâ, is a dreamy, groovy, lustrous treat of a record.
Tracklist
1. Fly AwayÂ
2. No Giving Up
3. Deployed (feat. Little Dragon)Â
4. No More SeparationÂ
5. The Sun Will Shine
6. SomewhereÂ
7. Lean into ThisÂ
8. Speak Up
9. Trust
10. See U Again
11. Pin Me Down
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Description
| Format: | LP Limited Orange Vinyl |
| Label: | Memphis Industries |
| Catalogue Number: | MI0550LPX |
sir Wasâ new album "Holding on To a Dreamâ is a mesmerising twisting of genres - from classic soul and old-school hip-hop, to beautifully fresh pop structures. The new record is dense with ideas and adventurous, a sonic-leap forth. âI was interested in having a lusher sound, more rich,â WĂ€stberg says. âWith the first record I had this idea that I wanted it to sound like an old vinyl record. I wanted this lo-fi, old-school sound. When I realized that I was actually making another album, I felt a bit scared of the whole thing, but it didnât take me that long to realise that the only thing I could do was to make something that felt really right in my body and soul. Iâve realised that thereâs nothing to be afraid of. Iâm ready to explore so much more.â
The sense of exploration resonates throughout the album and can be defined by its start and end points. Opening track âFly Awayâ begins the expedition, a gleaming reflection of past insecurities as a jump-off point for the next chapter, all subtle beats and stark bursts of guitars that leap out of the mix. The recordâs boldest moment is reserved for âDeployedâ, a collaboration with Little Dragonâs Yukimi Nagano. Beautifully bright and sincere, âDeployedâ is a perhaps the most vivid pop song that sir Was has released to-date. Elsewhere, âNo Giving Upâ is a tender recollection of a past relationship, set to an equally affectionate composition, a glowing example of WĂ€stbergâs growing songwriting skills, while âThe Sun Will Shineâ showcases another side of Joelâs skillset, a playful production full of inspired ideas and nuances; a Les Fleurseque mellow breeze in the heat of the summer.
A heartfelt accounting of relationships, of knowing when to let go and when to fight for them, âHolding On To A Dreamâ, is a dreamy, groovy, lustrous treat of a record.
Tracklist
1. Fly AwayÂ
2. No Giving Up
3. Deployed (feat. Little Dragon)Â
4. No More SeparationÂ
5. The Sun Will Shine
6. SomewhereÂ
7. Lean into ThisÂ
8. Speak Up
9. Trust
10. See U Again
11. Pin Me Down
