Luckless - Vindication Blues Album Review
My Dad has always told me ‘Ria, less is more’, and these are the words that came to mind when I opened the parcel containing Luckless’ sophomore album Vindication Blues. The artwork is beautiful with a lone tree seeming to grow over the cover with the title placed in the centre. I have stated in other reviews that when it comes to art and music I really appreciate it when things are kept simple, making it more effective, and the album cover has done just that.
What I loved about this album is that you can feel the love and effort that was put into each of these songs. Passion exuded from the songs, and I must admit that I sat down with the booklet from the album and went through each song, reading the lyrics and experiencing the full emotive qualities of the songs.
Standout songs such as Telephone Song, All I Want Is Sleep and Hard As I Try epitomise the overall feel of the album. The essence of disillusion, displacement, heartbreak are captured perfectly in captivating lyrics, ambience and fierce guitar and drums.
This album is a wonderful combination and amalgamation of indie folk and the propulsive energy of alternative-rock. If you like artists such as Warpaint, who I absolutely adore, then I highly recommend Vindication Blues.
Songwriter Ivy Rossiter is exceptional and I am so glad I was able to review this album, as I love discovering new artists that create not just a song, but a story that listeners can get immersed in.
I congratulate everyone who was behind this album and look forward to more exceptional music in the future.
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About Luckless
Luckless adds loop pedals and atmospherics to an unvarnished vocal sound to create crafted, layered music with an unrefined, naïve edge. References to artists such as PJ Harvey, Iron & Wine and Cat Power abound. Four track tape recorders, old organs and valve amplifiers have created warmth throughout Luckless’s otherwise rough, raw arrangements. Some Luckless songs groove, while others take pause and reflect. Holding it all together is a sense of detachment and isolation.
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