A Subtler Kind of Light

Ah, LOCUST LEAVES. The band that sounds like all the best parts of the 90s alternative scene thrown into a blender and set to 'crush'. Their latest album, A Subtler Kind Of Light, is a trip down memory lane in the best way possible. From the moment the opening track kicks in, you'll find yourself bobbing your head and tapping your feet like it's 1995 all over again. The grungy guitars, the angsty lyrics, the infectious hooks - it's all here, and it's all good. But what sets LOCUST LEAVES apart from their peers is their ability to inject a sense of subtlety and nuance into their music. Sure, they can rock out with the best of them, but there's a depth and complexity to their songwriting that elevates them above the pack. Tracks like 'Fade Into Blue' and 'Lost In The Echoes' showcase the band's ability to craft songs that are both catchy and thought-provoking, while 'Midnight Muse' and 'Eternal Solitude' take things in a more experimental direction, blending shoegaze and post-punk influences with hypnotic results. Overall, A Subtler Kind Of Light is a triumph for LOCUST LEAVES. It's a reminder that rock music doesn't have to be all loudness and aggression - sometimes, a little subtlety goes a long way. So dust off your flannel shirt, slip on your Docs, and give this album a spin. You won't regret it.