Matthew Dunn says this about his new release The Brutality of Beauty: “The challenge for this project was to use no electric guitar. Songs were written between February and May of this year. They started as stripped back acoustic demos before strings, synth and piano were added for texture. The lyrics came from a folder given to me by my brother (Jamie Dunn). His lyrics are great and really push my writing into different directions melodically.”
The album opens with an epic song entitled “Fishermen of Rhossili.” It starts off sort of intimate but once the rumbling toms come I had a feeling of where this was headed. What a way to open the album. "Pebble Beach" exudes a delightful, lighthearted tone, brimming with positive and joyful vibes. The vocals radiate exuberance, especially when delivering lines like "Wind and snow and rain, covered in shame, Clear glass on eyes that gaze into emptiness." It possesses a distinct emotional quality that differs from the ballad "Cover the Scars," which emanates empowerment and evokes images of a cinematic credit roll. Among the standout tracks, "A Flawless Masterpiece" shines with its epic yet blissful energy, capturing my admiration. There’s a good amount of space for the emotional resonance to breathe on “The Dying Wasp” which is a slow burn with some beautiful moments. The album continues to impress with “Casting Pearls” which has some really nice strumming patterns and a light and airy quality. “Flat Holm” felt very cerebral and mysterious while “State of Emergency” felt like a single worthy tune with memorable melodies. As the album progresses I felt like “Dog Amongst Fairies” and “Gelert” were some of the strongest songs. This album is solid from beginning to end. It resonates on a grand scale, both socially and emotionally, encompassing a wide spectrum of feelings. It has the power to ignite introspection, inspire action, and forge a deep connection. I highly recommend it.
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