We are rather familiar with My Glass World. The British duo have long championed a sonic universe that’s both classic and futuristic, penning timeless jewels steeped in highly meaningful lyricism. Whether busy on old-school rock stompers, playful funk-soul nuggets or evocative pop ballads, My Glass World are never hard to recognise, with Jamie Telford’s monumental and expressive vocals crowning the instrumental with their charisma and fierceness. Sean Read is the pair’s studio animal, an experienced session musician gifting wonderful sax solos whenever needed.
‘Stranded Assets’ signals My Glass World’s latest album, a somewhat gloomier and deeper record than some of their previous efforts. It’s perhaps natural, given the complex reality we are all living in. Yet, they do not lose hope, using music as a cathartic tool to empower change and eventually finding a positive perspective on the matter. Featuring twelve abiding pieces, ‘Stranded Assets’ draws from the glorious pop of the 80s and 90s, never shying away from an eclectic arrangement and a jazz-flavoured sax solo. What more could you wish for?
Lyrically, the album takes its name from a category of low-grade, failed financial stocks, so-called ‘Stranded Assets’ for their waning value. The parallel with global decadence is undeniable, a towering, encompassing effort seeking to enhance the crucial crossroads where humanity finds itself at the moment.
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