![]() ![]() Next-to-nothing is known about the musicians involved in the group, but none of that matters-they’ve already released four critically acclaimed records, two of which came out within 12 weeks of each other. The anonymous UK collective SAULT emerged from nowhere late last year and, in the 12 months since, have proved to be an unstoppable force. Elsewhere, ‘No Giving Up’ is a tender recollection of a past relationship, set to an equally affectionate composition, a glowing example of Wästberg’s growing songwriting skills, while ‘The Sun Will Shine’ showcases another side of Joel’s skillset, a playful production full of inspired ideas and nuances a Les Fleurseque mellow breeze in the heat of the summer.Ī heartfelt accounting of relationships, of knowing when to let go and when to fight for them, ‘Holding On To A Dream’, is a dreamy, groovy, lustrous treat of a record.Pre-order buy pre-order buy you own this wishlist in wishlist go to album go to track go to album go to track Beautifully bright and sincere, ’Deployed’ is a perhaps the most vivid pop song that sir Was has released to-date. The record’s boldest moment is reserved for ‘Deployed’, a collaboration with Little Dragon’s Yukimi Nagano. Opening track ‘Fly Away’ begins the expedition, a gleaming reflection of past insecurities as a jump-off point for the next chapter, all subtle beats and stark bursts of guitars that leap out of the mix. The sense of exploration resonates throughout the album and can be defined by its start and end points. I’ve realised that there’s nothing to be afraid of. ![]() When I realized that I was actually making another album, I felt a bit scared of the whole thing, but it didn’t take me that long to realise that the only thing I could do was to make something that felt really right in my body and soul. “With the first record I had this idea that I wanted it to sound like an old vinyl record. “I was interested in having a lusher sound, more rich,” Wästberg says. ![]() ![]() The new record is dense with ideas and adventurous, a sonic-leap forth. Sir Was’ new album "Holding on To a Dream” is a mesmerising twisting of genres - from classic soul and old-school hip-hop, to beautifully fresh pop structures. ![]()
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