Iris Pope - Awakening
Passionate singer-songwriter Iris Pope's debut album, Awakening, delivers just that to listeners as Iris takes them on a journey from emotive pop to deeply personal, emotional folky ballads.
Taking clear inspiration from the likes of Kate Bush, Florence + The Machine, alt-J & Annie Lennox this is a special debut. Crafted with a precision & passion far beyond her years Iris is certainly an artist on the rise.
Opening with the very poppy song, Back Today, listens are welcomed into a luscious soundscape from the get-go. Filled with subtle synth elements, keys, guitar & drums Back Today is multilayered, inviting & enthralling.
As the album continues Iris maintains the depth sonically while simultaneously stirring things back to bring her exquisite lyricism to the fore. In this process, Iris infuses her songs with deeply personal stories, experiences & metaphors. All of this creates a deeply moving album as it touches on themes of impulse control, manifestation, loneliness & love.
Upon completing a complete listen of Awakening you'll realise the journey Iris has taken you on. You'll likely be feeling a little emotional at that point but also strangely wanting to do it all over again immediately.
Awakening is probably not going to be the type of album that you'll hear playing in clubs or at parties regularly. However, it is the perfect solo car ride soundtrack for those days when you want to just drift away in your own thoughts & let the bad vibes seep away.
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