The Pictish Trail – Secret Soundz Vol.1
By Milo | August 29, 2008
In his behind the scenes role at Fife’s Fence record label, Johnny
Lynch has obviously been well-placed to soak up all the best aspects of
the label’s varied output. Secret Soundz Vol.1 is a
collection of intricate but playful electronica as colourful as its
striking cover art. The album’s joyously schizophrenic combination of
strong pop songs and wistful experimentation are given focus by Lynch’s
plaintive vocals and there’s also musical accompaniment by various
members of the Fence Collective, and on three key tracks The Earlies.
This contributes an autumnal depth of field that perfectly complements
the fairground incandescence of Lynch’s own arrangements. Words Fail Me
Now is a supernatural carousel with such melodic strength it could spin
you off your centre of gravity, The Lighthouse might appear to emit a
lasting glow of metaphorical optimism but in fact hides a darker tale
of psychopathic behaviour, and Into The Smoke is a slow-burning anthem
that recalls the effortless transcendence of prime Beta Band.
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