I wrote this review as part of a journalism assignment and so thought I'd share it. It's not something I would normally listen to but it's a great album, and it's available on Spotify so check it out!
Rating: 8/10
Sounds Like: Wilco, The Coral
Top 3 Tracks: ‘The Atlantic Ocean’, ‘R.I.P’, and ‘Already Gone’
Richard Swift’s 2009 release ‘The Atlantic Ocean’, an eclectic mix of electro-pop, pianos and horns, boasts an awe-inspiring titular track as well as a number of gems throughout. Swift’s style of writing is complimented by contributions from artists such as Pat Sansone(Wilco) and Sean Lennon (son of John), which result in a number of mellow songs reminiscent of lazy summer days. The tracks are catchy, with ‘Already Gone’ promising to be the tune that plays quietly in the back of your mind for a good week or two. Swift does not over-complicate his lyrics, instead preferring to get his message across in a much simpler way; through his melodies. The only thing the album is missing is a couple of more upbeat songs to balance itself out (‘Hallelujah Tonight’ tries, and fails, to offer a more cheerful tempo but instead comes across as a circus-theme), however as an essentially ‘chilled-out’ retro album, Richard Swift has got it very right.
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