I have quite a wide music taste, ranging from classical to punk, all the way through to folk and jazz. As such, I love it when I discover an artist that truly mixes things up, which is where Sun Lite comes in. Sun Lite is a one man band from Belgium, recently releasing an awesome new album titled Sun’s Seven. It’s absolutely perfect for those into multiple styles and genres.
By Jane Howkins
Pig Brother opens things up nicely with a killer guitar lick, full of distortion and fuzz. It’s a pretty bluesy lick, also adding a hard rock vibe into the mix. The production is a little raw, but it suits the genre of music well, creating a suitable atmosphere. Sun Lite has a great voice, simply dripping with effortless cool as he croons his way through the music here. There’s also a faint organ in the background, adding more of a retro sound to the tune. The chorus is pretty simplistic, but creates a nice change of pace from the verses.
Movin’ On is a little different, seeing this artist utilise some interesting electronic effects on the main melody. It’s quite synthy, pulsating along to the beat in a catchy way. The vocals are a little distorted when they appear, but this adds to the ambience of the piece, creating something utterly unique. It’s instrumental for the most part, but the music is interesting enough to keep your attention poised.
The Night Hag changes things up even further, introducing some gorgeous fingerpicked acoustic guitar melodies. Some luscious strings are added too, which have something of an Eastern quality. A faint piano motif can be heard too, following the guitar lines, sounding quite mystical at times. It’s very different from the previous two songs, but it really works. This is a must listen track.
Trolls retains the acoustic guitars, becoming more of an acoustic rock tune. The guitars are strummed here, having more of an upbeat vibe when placed against the drums. An array of different drum styles are played over the track, as Sun Lite’s ethereal vocals sing underneath the music. The vocals are a tad quiet here, but the music is gorgeous enough that this isn’t a problem.
The intriguingly titled Dog & Pony Show, Pt. 1 turns in yet another direction, this time starting with a distinctive keyboard melody. it’s quite simple sounding at times, but the track has a subtle beauty, seeing a slew of synthy strings join in, alongside the traditional band instrumentation.
Not The Bats, Not The Chinese was likely written about the recent coronavirus pandemic, if the recorded vocals are anything to go by. It’s more of a reggae/ska tune than anything else, using the typical rhythm expected from those genres, alongside a more Eastern vibe. One thing’s for sure – it’s infectiously catchy!
Pendulum makes for a suitable closing song, changing thing up for the last time. It’s actually got more in common with the EDM branch of music, particularly in terms of the fast beat used here. However, it’s not too commercial pop sounding, having appeal across the board.
It’s incredibly impressive how many different genres Sun Lite has managed to include in Sun’s Seven, as there really is something for everyone here!
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