Call Upon The Author

According to the blurb at the top of this page, you’re here, on this website, for “the one thing lacking in so many places these days: an honest opinion.” I applaud you for your choice, and for the vast majority of the time, this site delivers just that; an unbiased, honest opinion. What follows, however, is my review of Wintersleep’s show at The Lexington in London on May 17th, 2010. It is honest; it will not be unbiased. It will be the ramblings of a 27 year old man, reduced to the level of squealing teenage girl by five guys from Canada, and an hours worth of music. Don’t say I didn’t warn you…

The piano and strong vocals opening the album provide a positive start. It is very different to other music out there at the moment, it doesn’t follow the current ‘rules’ where everything is modified, it is pure music with a fresh sound. The album as a whole is very relaxing and calm, yet tracks such [...]