New to our blog, Sylva Faye catches our attention with striking blend of folk and pop, Sunday Forever.
By Graeme Smith
Sunday Forever is a follow up to her album The Space Before Sleep. While her previous record was written from a place of grief, Sylva Faye’s new album sets a lighter note.
Things get started with the dreamy etherealness of Golden Hart. The vocals are instantly striking against a backdrop of textured strings, yet what struck me most was the imagery in the lyrics. I found them mesmerising.
Sylva Faye blends folk and pop beautifully across the album’s seven tracks. Bones is gentle and sombre, combining folklore lyrics with a driving rhythm. It bleeds seamlessly into Bible which strikes an introspective tone. Honeysuckle canters along with a country undercurrent. Short, hopeful interlude Angel sets up title track Sunday Forever which pushes boundaries with its unexpected melody and vulnerable storytelling.
Bonus track One More For The Road rounds off the album in vibrant, poetic style.
I found Sylva Faye’s new album to be such an immersive listen. Its clever use of instruments and her captivating voice grabbed my ear and didn’t let go once. If you like folk music that breaks the mould, then you’re going to love it.
Sunday Forever was written and sung by Sylva Faye who also plays the guitar, piano, synths, flute, mandolin, and accordion. It was recorded in Leicester at Clarence Street with Dave Donaugh providing cello, HIRO, guitar, and Joe Doyle, bass. The album is out now and you can give it a listen below.