Alreet?/Solid White Vinyl

Description

The iconoclastic artist Edvard Graham Lewis returns with "Alreet?", a captivating album of experimental and majestic pop. Here, you will discover visceral rhythms, warm electronic sounds, and multiple melodic layers, accompanied by lyrics that are sometimes sung, sometimes spoken. Lewis's deep and distinctive voice, now a rich and profound baritone, carries his pieces with an intensity that is both prophetic and immediate, admirably serving his material. Although he is undoubtedly better known as the bassist, singer, and songwriter of the post-punk titans Wire, Lewis's solo work is equally powerful. Lyrically, he remains one of our greatest wordsmiths. His desire to distill his lyrics to their essence is skillfully balanced with a knack for slipping in double, even triple meanings in his formulations. As a result, the whole is punctuated with verses and choruses that capture our attention with unexpected hooks and jabs. The album is co-produced with Swedish composer, producer, and musician Max Lorentz, who has collaborated with artists ranging from acclaimed composer Magnus Lindberg to Agnetha Fältskog of ABBA. As "Alreet?" clearly demonstrates, Lewis remains firmly focused on the future and determined to unearth new sonic treasures. Indeed, it is one of the most resolutely original albums you will hear this year.