Marking The Lunar Keys‘ second release of the year, ‘Sinner’ sees the Guildford-based project unveiling one of their best track to date, a slice of electrifying, raw alt-rock matter with a keen reflective twist. Compared to its predecessor, ‘Sinner’ feels more melancholic and evocative, yet still preserving the malleability and plastic character that makes The Lunar Keys such an attractive musical outfit.
From a sonic standpoint, ‘Sinner’ draws from the group’s usual alt-rock influences, this time tinged with a darker, more brooding allure. Perhaps it’s a result of their collaboration with award-winning producer Brendan Dejkora (NIN, Foo Fighters, Muse, among others), helping the British outfit reach their moodier side. Guitars are bold and theatrical, with ‘Sinner’ still managing moments of calm and restraint, a graceful contrast with the track’s more intense sections. Overall, the record feels decadent and theatrical, the perfect match for its challenging lyricism.
Delving deeper into the critical ethos that propels the song, The Lunar Keys explains: “An alt rock anthem about morality, false identities and distorted truths… ‘Sinner’ questions our judgement and whether our world rewards people for being good or simply for being a Winner/Sinner.” We appreciate such a meaningful lyrical outlook, a feature that’s been ever-present in the band’s extensive catalogue. In fact, they have often taken an activist-like stance on societal issues, including this time, pledging to donate £1 to Key4Life for each of the first 250 reviews or airplays that ‘Sinner’ receives.
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