Vaporous Light - Vaporous Light (aA)

Combining uplifting melodies with subtle but intense (and often verging on dark) vocals, tracks such as ‘The Eyes Of A Fool’ will quite literally transcend you to another universe. Opening track ‘Lansdowne House’ is a haunting, sweeping and very moody affair, whereas the brilliant ‘Isn't It A Thrill‘has a very familiar-sounding melody combined with a slightly heavier beat.

Throughout the recording of the album, the band are said to have drawn inspiration from a number of classic and obscure films (on mute) – and this can certainly be noted throughout Vaporous Light. ‘A Moment Of Harmony’, for example, is a catchy and slightly slower track – it is very reminiscent of the moody and expressive soundtracks used in a number of enigmatic big screen offerings of yesteryear.

If slower 60’s or 70’s psychedelic rock is your thing – ‘Charming News’ will undoubtedly be of particular interest, with a Procol Harum-esque intro, lead vocals reminiscent of The Doors, an uplifting melody and beautiful backing vocals, it’s a stunning, simple and yet somehow complex track simultaneously. With a further nod to the 70’s, ‘Walter‘is a heady and atmospheric track with a pounding base and oldie-wordy style rhythms.

For a slightly rockier edge, look no further than ‘Rough Around The Edges’ – this is another upbeat and climatic track to lift the mood and elevate the senses, whereas ‘Money’ is a laid back and harmonious affair, perhaps the perfect song to chill out to on a long summer day. ‘Baby I'm Not Your Man’ is an ever so slightly punk-tinged offering with strong beats and powerful lead vocals and ‘I Keep My Musket Close’ is an edgy synth-laden track.

Vaporous Light is an expressive whirlwind of an album – it’s intelligent, emotive and well worth a place in any discerning oracular music-lovers collection.