Album Review: Bryde – 'The Volume Of Things'
Rising singer songwriter Bryde shares sophomore album ‘The Volume Of Things’ - a collection of big choruses and even bigger emotions.
This album speaks volumes. From upbeat opener ‘Silence’ to its gentle yet haunting title track, ‘The Volume Of Things’ is nothing short of mesmerising. Infectious melodies led by re-verb heavy guitars and rhythmic drums form the base to 11 tracks of beautiful indie pop with a soft country twang.
Standout moments on the album are ‘Flies’ - a song about insecurity with a dramatic edge and exhilarating chorus – and extremely stunning ‘Outsiders’ that makes time freeze with its delicate production and outstanding lyricism – “It’s like we’re waiting for the roof to blow, I’m a little bit high and a little bit low. You know when all the outsiders have been sent home, there’s no refuge here in the afterglow.”
Bryde’s magnetic songwriting and powerfully emotive vocals are a recurring theme on the record. They give ‘The Volume Of Things’ its vivid colour and manifest Bryde’s status as a talent to look out for.
Words by Laura Freyaldenhoven