The debut album from Leipzig-based artist Ophelia Sullivan,’ Disposable Identity’, is the culmination of eight years of hard work. As a composer, producer, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist, Ophelia has been revisiting these nine tracks over the years and, with their eventual release, has given us one of the most intriguing and unique records of the year. Effortlessly merging elements of post and progressive rock/metal with electronic and orchestral textures, it’s an album that defies traditional genres. It’s an auditory and sensory experience…rich, layered, outstanding!
‘Hourglass’ is the record’s opener, and it’s a dark and haunting start to proceedings. Clocking in at nearly six and a half minutes, it’s a rollercoaster of sonic emotions, and its eventual crescendo is mindblowing! ‘Disposable’ then follows, and now we’re digging deep into Sullivan’s musical soul. Think Portishead meets Massive Attack.
Other influences for the album cited by Ophelia are bands like Bent Knee and A Perfect Circle, but there’s an undeniable freshness and originality to their sound. Diving into themes of mental health, sexuality, and vulnerability, all through a decidedly queer lense, Sullivan invites us to join them on this personal journey. It’s an absolute honour to accept the invitation, and I get the feeling this record will live with me for a while!
Serious album alert! Enjoy ‘Disposable Identity’ on Spotify now:
