Dark Mean - Albatross
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| Dark Mean - Albatross |
Ambiguous trio Dark Mean are
returning after a 3 year hiatus with an EP and this is the first salvo in the
form of the single 'Albatross'. This is a gentle, moody, slightly regretful
indie song that builds slowly layering up bass, drums, guitar, organ and
trumpet in to a tasty if slightly mournful cake. The first time I listened to
this I had a distinctly 'meh' reaction but at LWM everyone gets a second listen
and Dark Mean have benefited from this. Further investigation proves this to be
a epic indie ballad with real heart-on-the-sleeve emotion in both the lyrics and
the music. Clearly Dark Mean's break from the music scene has been well spent and
on this evidence the EP is something to look forward to. No gigs lined up
though, for shame.
More information: http://darkmean.com/