Hollow Hand - Your Own Adventure

Released: 3 Mar 2023
Label: Curation Records

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I first heard Hollow Hand, from Brighton, last year. It was actually a song of theirs from 2017 ('A World Outside') which caught my attention as its a lost Psych pop gem.  

The new album is more of the same gloriously melodic guitar music with hints of Americana and 60s Psych. 'Before Tomorrow' is wonderfully ambient with hints of Pink Floyd but with more pop hooks. The lyrics are superbly heartfelt and vivid.

'One Last Summer' has more Americana vibes, with lovely harmonies reminiscent of George Harrison and The Byrds. 'I'm Going to let You Break my Heart' is a love song of the highest standard with some great vocal harmonies.  

'Heaven Just Watched' has a slightly heavier edge and sounds so different from anything else on the album. It is full of quirky guitar riffs, bringing to mind 70s Post Punk band - Television. Lyrically it is very surreal which again makes this so unique for recent music.

Other highlights include 'All My Love' which is beautifully atmospheric with so many changes before descending into melodic chaos. 'Jealous King' is an epic ballad and sounds like The Beatles 'Let It Be' meets the Carol 'Silent Night'. The lyrics are angry and also melancholic at the same time.

A stunning album and an early favourite of the year so far. Highly recommended.