Critically acclaimed band Esterlyn is one of the most creative an dimaginative "sculptors" of pop art in the Christian music industry today. Always on the cutting edge of musical style and pushing their own musical boundaries, the new album "Love" is exactly what you would expect, which in this case is the unexpected!
Esterlyn returns with their offering of an incredible work of sonic art, "Love." The album weaves soaring and inspiring musical twists into songs that somehow still manage to "fit" into an amazing sense of pop structure. Says vocalist Luke Caldwell, "The Beatles had it right when they said 'all you need is love.' The longer I am alive the deeper I realize my own need for love, and not only to receive it but to give it selflessly."
This new album cuts rights to the core of the matter, with breakout tracks such as "Break My Heart" and "Love." Adds Caldwell, "My sincere prayer is that this album would remind us what is truly important in this life -- LOVE."
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Shining Synth| Posted August 28, 2014
Electropop group Esterlyn's latest is the Love EP, the follow-up to 2012's Woven, their first venture into the electronic world.
The EP starts with a refreshing synth sound in intro "Alms" that bubbles into the collection of songs, blending with an indie worship sound reminiscent of Rend Collective or All Sons & Daughters in songs like "Break My Heart" and "You Awaken." The electronic sounds are crystal clear, grounded by booming percussion.
The themes of the collection are found in title track "Love," which summarizes the project with the words "I am lost without love / Your love is never gonna let us down." "Holy Fire" is a cry for that love to set life blazing in our hearts, while "Choir of Angels" is a worshipful response.
Closing Thoughts:
This EP uses the recent trend to blend folk and electronic elements well, creating a sound that is coherently engaging and smooth. The purely instrumental intro and interlude "Heaven's Gate" hold some of the best moments of the EP, creating the atmosphere of worship and wonder without words. The themes found in the songs offered here do somewhat lack complexity and originality, leaving room in the future for the band to either explore fresher themes or else express these cornerstone ideas in a more unique way. Despite that however, the songs express worship and God's love earnestly and enthusiastically, making this an encouraging and uplifting musical experience both in its sonic atmosphere and its lyrical content.
Song to Download Now:
"Chorus of Angels" (Get it on iTunes here.)
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