Sun Under is the project for Andre Simard. Meadows is a seven-song release that showcases the multi-instrumentalist’s talents. The songs are entirely instrumental with the guitar often feeling like the focal center. These songs are dynamic and explore several shades of emotion.
The album opens with “White Pines” which starts with soft and warm acoustic guitar picking. It doesn't take long for other instruments like keys to show up which paint a very serene and tranquil soundscape. The song could have stayed there and I would have been perfectly happy but I also liked the surge of energy that is explored with the drums and lead electric guitar. The song actually feels pretty epic towards the end with great performances all around. “Dog Days” is similar to the opener in that it slowly unfolds with energy. I loved the brush work which really plays into the build. There are some gorgeous elements in the song. The guitar work is nuanced and I appreciate the way the picking and the lead guitar played off each other. “Meadows” is another great track. The beginning reminded me of the americana folk you often hear from Fleet Foxes. There is a fantastic clash of styles on this song. There is a bit of jazz from the horns and maybe some classic and prog rock as well. Whatever the case the song delivers. “Cells” is the arguable highlight. The song is very lush and atmospheric and each instrument delivers a different emotional flavor. For example the way the warm melancholy of the horns juxtaposed against the soaring, pensive guitars. “Blueberry Lane” contains some technical wizardry as it changes BPM and time signatures. The song goes into a lot of different places from more atmospheric landscape to ’70s infused prog and even a hint of bluegrass. “Suburban Sunday” is full of warm comforting tones and textures while the closer “First Son” felt like a relaxing way to close up the album. Meadows is a consistently good album from beginning to end. The creative aesthetics match the technicality and make for a very enjoyable experience.
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