Scarlet Youth – The Everchanging View (2013) review
Scarlet Youth “The Everchanging View” [Deluxe Edition]
(Saint Marie, 2013)
(Saint Marie, 2013)
Sophomore effort from this international (Finland/Germany)
dreamcore outfit pairs swirling, New Orderish melodies with soft, emotional
vocals that set the stage for a very romantic evening indeed. There are
heartbreakingly nostalgic touches throughout that hearken back to the beloved
Sarah roster and soaring strings, mourning synth swashes, and intelligent
lyrics (in English) combine to create one of the year’s softest pop records.
dreamcore outfit pairs swirling, New Orderish melodies with soft, emotional
vocals that set the stage for a very romantic evening indeed. There are
heartbreakingly nostalgic touches throughout that hearken back to the beloved
Sarah roster and soaring strings, mourning synth swashes, and intelligent
lyrics (in English) combine to create one of the year’s softest pop records.
Highlights are many, from the opening flush of “You and Me”
and “Coastlines” to the glisteningly anthemic rush of the rather Psychedelic
Furs-y “This Night Is Ours”. Pianos, strings, and handkerchiefs are hauled out
for the tearjerking reminiscence of “Cool Kids”, while the melancholic vibe of
“What It’s Worth” will have you pulling your loved one a little closer to hold
onto your cherished relationship as long as possible. The giddy swoon of “Warm
Lucid Nights” will soften the most jaded cynics in the room who think this
romantic stuff is for high school coeds writing bad Sylvia Plath poetry
knockoffs, and the goosepimply original album closer “Someday I’ll Be Fine
Again” suggests there is life after broken relationships. They up the
distortion quotient here, signaling the painful break – when all you want to do
is lock yourself in your room and crank up the stereo to 12 to drown out your
sorrows.
and “Coastlines” to the glisteningly anthemic rush of the rather Psychedelic
Furs-y “This Night Is Ours”. Pianos, strings, and handkerchiefs are hauled out
for the tearjerking reminiscence of “Cool Kids”, while the melancholic vibe of
“What It’s Worth” will have you pulling your loved one a little closer to hold
onto your cherished relationship as long as possible. The giddy swoon of “Warm
Lucid Nights” will soften the most jaded cynics in the room who think this
romantic stuff is for high school coeds writing bad Sylvia Plath poetry
knockoffs, and the goosepimply original album closer “Someday I’ll Be Fine
Again” suggests there is life after broken relationships. They up the
distortion quotient here, signaling the painful break – when all you want to do
is lock yourself in your room and crank up the stereo to 12 to drown out your
sorrows.
The deluxe edition adds a couple of bonus tracks to their
original self-released (on Homesick) disk to extend the good times even
further. “New Shore” bounces along like a happy foot dance party compared with
the preceding gloom – think more Clan of Xymox than Depeche Mode, and “My Dream
Is Yours” sprinkles another bubbly rhythm onto suave Bryan Ferryish vocals. So fans
of those dreamy, late period Roxy Music records as well as anyone who broke up
to the sound of Nick Hayward whistling down the wind should invite their
sweetheart over for a romantic evening with some fine wine, a crackling fire,
and a double dose of Scarlet Youth.
original self-released (on Homesick) disk to extend the good times even
further. “New Shore” bounces along like a happy foot dance party compared with
the preceding gloom – think more Clan of Xymox than Depeche Mode, and “My Dream
Is Yours” sprinkles another bubbly rhythm onto suave Bryan Ferryish vocals. So fans
of those dreamy, late period Roxy Music records as well as anyone who broke up
to the sound of Nick Hayward whistling down the wind should invite their
sweetheart over for a romantic evening with some fine wine, a crackling fire,
and a double dose of Scarlet Youth.
Review made by Jeff Penczak/2013
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