You know you have found an amazing album when you put it on your music device and you get lost in the music from the moment you click play. Each track flows into each other seamlessly yet at the same time transporting you too a different place. I found this happen to me when I put on the new record Nearness by Lovelite.
Lovelite is composed of Andrew Polfer (guitar/vocal), Jen Polfer (guitar/keys/vocal), Adam Taylor (guitar/keys) and Brandon Burr (bass). The vocals of the married Andrew and Jen is probably the biggest part of this album that jumps out at you,... Read More You know you have found an amazing album when you put it on your music device and you get lost in the music from the moment you click play. Each track flows into each other seamlessly yet at the same time transporting you too a different place. I found this happen to me when I put on the new record Nearness by Lovelite.
Lovelite is composed of Andrew Polfer (guitar/vocal), Jen Polfer (guitar/keys/vocal), Adam Taylor (guitar/keys) and Brandon Burr (bass). The vocals of the married Andrew and Jen is probably the biggest part of this album that jumps out at you, both of them creating stunning harmonies which probably comes from singing together for many years. Together vocally they both are great yet at the same time each can hold their own taking lead vocals on different parts of the songs. Jen does this on the soft and stunning Nearness and Andrew on Finally Free with his wife adding some truly great vocal parts during the chorus. These are just two examples of their stunning ranges.
Call me a bad reviewer if you will, but to explain the band's style by comparing them to other bands is something I haven't found easy. It would be too straightforward for me to compare Lovelite to Coldplay, Keane and Travis. Yes Lovelite do have some similarities, but I wouldn't say they sound too much like those bands. The band do fit in the pop and indie family, blending guitar, piano and synths together with stunning creativity and seamless flair.
You may have guessed by now that I really like this album, and you would be right. It could be argued that if soft, creative indie rock isn't your music style of choice you probably will not like this. But this is my kind of album, where each track flows from one to another, keeping the atmosphere and the tempo on a steady edge.
I have enjoyed e Every one of the tracks on Nearness and I continue to listen on repeat. Frontman Andrew explains "Overall, this album reflects a journey that we've been on, and our fight against falling prey to spiritual dryness, They came from a real place of wanting God to renew our passion and drive for ministry." In essence that's what these soft yet powerful, heartfelt songs do.
There is only one small criticism of Nearness and that's aimed at the track Perihelion. It is not long enough, at only 1 minute and 48 seconds, it's one of those songs you just wished went on and on. What I found with these songs was that each of them interested me and kept my attention from the first listen, not many albums can do that.
With an album that's only eight tracks, you might think you're missing out on something. But as the album is 33 minutes long I don't think you are. You have probably already guessed it, but I have given this album 5 out of 5 stars, don't you just love it when you find the perfect album that becomes the soundtrack of that moment of your life? I've certainly found it.
Review by Jono Davies
LTTM Rating 5 out of 5 Stars Standout Tracks Brevity
Ambition
Finally Free
