Candlepower for Pet Owners

Marina Allen, one of the great new voices of her generation, glides on angelic highs, surfing the husky deep. Her songs carry notes from other realms, weaving kitchen table tales about love and fear, capturing the wild heart, sketching the breaking of dawn, and bringing real life back to life. Every song on her debut album 'Candlepower' is a tick box of influences, asides, inspirations, quickfire theories, storylines, and melodic progressions that galvanise a chemical reaction for each dramatic scene that unfolds.

The opening track, 'Oh, Louise,' underlines the range of Marina's talent, presenting a filmic play on words with an arrangement akin to a Kate Bush dream sequence. This serves as the perfect foil for the plaintive strum of 'Sleeper Train,' a haunting, folky paean fit for Judee Sill, brought up to date with some echoey electric guitar.

The album's tracklist showcases Marina's versatility, from the original goodness of 'Original Goodness' to the belonging captured in 'Belong Here.' The pensive 'Believer' delves into the complexities of faith, while 'Ophelia' offers a modern take on a Shakespearean heroine. The album's closing track, 'Reunion,' brings a sense of closure, a reflection on the journey that has unfolded.

Throughout the album, Marina's lyricism and vocal prowess shine, transporting the listener to the emotional landscapes she inhabits. Her songs are a tapestry of influences, weaving together elements of folk, pop, and ethereal soundscapes to create a truly captivating listening experience.

One of the standout features of 'Candlepower' is its ability to evoke vivid imagery, painting cinematic scenes that linger in the mind long after the music has faded. The album's production values are equally impressive, with each track boasting a polished, yet organic, feel that enhances the emotional impact of the music.

Whether it's the haunting melancholy of 'Sleeper Train' or the soaring expansiveness of 'Oh, Louise,' Marina Allen's debut album is a testament to her artistry and the depth of her creative vision. 'Candlepower' is a must-listen for fans of introspective, genre-bending music, and a promising introduction to one of the most exciting new voices in contemporary songwriting.

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