Listen, this is not the kinda record you should overthink. Of course, it carries a certain amount of lyrical layers and contextual storytelling, yet its strength lies in the tender, gentle aural allure delivered by Welsh troubadour Louis O’Hara. Simply put, ‘A Peaceful Kind of Fun’ is soothing and hypnotic, a slice of slow-moving, quaint goodness in an overly gloomy reality. Threading the fine line between folk, chamber-pop and cinematic elegance, the LP navigates highly nostalgic and meaningful territories, with O’Hara echoing fragments of life, positive or melancholic, certainly intriguing and introspective.
Out now via Libertino Records, ‘A Peaceful Kind of Fun’ shines a blissful light on Louis’ earthy, poised vocals, a tone that’s hard to forget, a tone that speaks to each listener on a deeper level. This is crucial, and that’s where we connect to the first sentence of this review. You see, the album is mostly cathartic. Yes, you could decode the songwriting in it if you wish, but overall, we’d recommend just letting O’Hara do his thing, wrapping you into a sonic universe that’s rewarding and subconsciously active. For instance, you might find yourself descending into a particularly reflective state of mind, perhaps uncovering a particular memory or event.
Just let it happen. That’s the beauty behind this record. ‘A Peaceful Kind of Fun’ is immersive and vibrant. As the Welsh talent explains: “Moving between moments of joy, loss, and reflection, A Peaceful Kind of Fun lingers on the small details that stay with us – the echoes of childhood, the presence of family, the landscapes of home.”
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