It’s rather bittersweet to observe the release of ‘Just Another Sunflower, Searching For The Sun’. You see, we have been following Stefan West for the past year or so, as he slowly unfolded single after single, from the most euphoric and uplifting episodes to the reflective, understated ones. We have even interviewed him. Now, the moment has come for West to reveal the bigger picture, a picture that takes the shape of a wonderfully nuanced and meaningful album.
‘Just Another Sunflower, Searching For The Sun’ feels intensely personal, offering a striking look into Stefan’s own challenges and intricate life decisions. Six years in the making, the album grew together with West. It often happens that making music (and art) functions as a cathartic tool to uncover the hidden part of one’s personality. That’s exactly the case here; six years later, Stefan emerges with a newly-found consciousness and a more holistic look towards his own dealings and troubles.
As he eloquently explains: “I’ve learnt more about myself and the craft of writing, singing and performing songs in that time than I have in my whole life. I wanted to capture the whole scope of human experience, and this album reflects three to four years of ideas, heartbreaks, questions, and revelations — all packed into just under an hour of music.” Drenched in rock, folk and indie elements, the record maintains a vocal-first outlook, letting West’s towering tone connect deeply with the listener.
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