Anyone who cites The Sundays as an influence is always going to have my immediate, undivided attention. And thankfully, it isn’t just a case of using wishful thinking or name-dropping to entice people in; no, it is fair to say that “Honey” shows them to be the spiritual sonic sibling to what was essentially the perfect ’90s college indie band. Perfect, I tell you.
And like them, Blossom Aloe have perfected that same ability to walk deftly along the divide between dream-pop and indie worlds, taking the latter’s love of memorable riffs and groovesome structures and cloaking, nay, cocooning them in the former’s hazy textures and subtle tones and, oh man, those vocals, those heart-tugging, awe-inspiring, subtle and sensational vocals.
Honey also marks a vital moment for Blossom Aloe, arriving two years after the success of Summer Days, Heavy Rain and in the time since, the band has explored new sounds and ideas, a process that now finds its voice in this latest release.
At its core, Honey is a powerful narrative that draws on themes of addiction, loss, and the constant pull toward a better future. It shows a band unafraid to confront brutal truths while still crafting music that is both intimate and expansive, chiming and indeed charming. More than just a follow-up, it feels like a a new quest, a year zero reset, the first paragraph of an incredible new chapter, almost a chance to drop a debut single, all over again!
And as second debut singles go, it is a phenomenal return to the sonic fray.
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