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Until it happens to us, we can never be sure how we would triumph or yield to that which we seek to make approaches to in restoring a friendship that had been allowed to falter, or one that had been broken by time; how we Overcome our own dystopian grievances and turn back the clock in order to move forward is very much up to the presence of empathy and how your soul requires peace and adventure with those who understand you better than anyone else in the world.
The thought-provoking mindset is one that never counts the days to that measure of prevailing human winds makes its timely appearance in the two opposing forces, and the drama that comes to the fore in the wonder reunion after eleven years for The Miserable Rich and their superbly creative return, Overcome.
To paint an aural canvas and create a piece of art that is illuminating is one thing, but to generate an impressive culturally rich resumption in the aftermath of an atmosphere of silence and regret is inspiring; and that perhaps is the point, that at some point in time we must face ourselves in the mirror, practise the words of reconciliation, and become notable for our willingness to work again with what may have been born of frustration and events out of our control.
The Miserable Rich, James de Malplaquet, Jim Briffett, Will Calderbank, Rhys Lovell, and Martin Deering, are joined in their striking regathering of ethic and pleasing spiritual sound by a host of musicians that add detail of empathy and genius to the album, and that is exemplified by Alabaster de Plume, Jack Kendon, Dan Cartwright, Mike Siddell, Jennifer Left, Kelly Barnes, and Bex Fidler’s moving pieces that give depth, charm and guile to the overall release.
Through tracks such as the intimate Crows, Everything Bright And New, Glue, Penny For, and the finale of We Will Know, what will become evident is that that the band, the vibe, has been universally missed, but by taking the opportunity to see support as a blessing of time, what lays in truth is in reflection we can overcome all that is placed before us and fulfil happiness, a delight in a state of artistic bliss.
The Miserable Rich will release Overcome on February 2nd.
Ian D. Hall