Strike the Colours
The Face That Sunk a Thousand Ships LP
A warm summer’s day or a picnic in the park is what you picture as you listen through The Face That Sunk a Thousand Ships. It’s the breezy nature and simple guitars that perfect such a mellow sound for Strike the Colours. Beautifully whispered lyrics allow the softness of Reeve’s vocals to create a soulful platform of emotional and approachable music.
You could easily place this record alongside the folk-twinged pop of artists like Katie Melua or KT Tunstall if there were more distinction between tracks, or a memorable beat. The perfect placing of percussion instruments and sluggish drum beats pull at your emotions and creates the melodious atmosphere.
When the tracks get too relaxing you’ll almost forget they’re playing, until the captivating ‘Safety in Numbers’ allows the guitars to shine and everything to get that little bit more cheerful.
Perfect for that emotional moment on your favourite drama, they pour heart and soul into each note of ‘We Dreamed of Stars’. A heart-wrenching end to an album
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