Album Review
Dark Words on Dark Wings
Track Listing
- The Last Brave Soldier (2:17)
- The Dust Storm (5:09)
- Runner (3:33)
- Speak to the Dark (3:39)
- A Dying Breed (3:34)
- Keeps and Castles (4:41)
- The Things That Cannot Be (3:04)
- A Feast for Crows (3:38)
- 17-23 (3:46)
- Hum (3:24)
Album Review
Florida’s Quiet Science are an alternative/glam-rock trio whose sound blends intense drums, echoing guitars, and generous layers of synthesizers. Across the ten songs on Dark Words on Dark Wings, the band explores finding hope in dark times and fighting the good fight.
The lead single, “Runner,” is wonderfully catchy, with a chorus that can hook a listener before they realize it. “A Dying Breed” brings a more aggressive drive, strengthened by harmonies between lead vocalist Mark Nathan and Daisy Elisabeth.
“A Feast for Crows” is another highlight, filled with danceable electronics and swooning vocals. The band’s synth-heavy arrangements give these songs a distinctive character without losing the energy of the guitars and drums.
If you enjoy catchy, passionate alternative rock, especially with the synthesizer textures of the eighties, Quiet Science may be the band you are looking for. Their 2010 debut, [With/Without], is also worth exploring.
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