Lenny Zenith is rounding the corner on his latest solo album He|Hymn (XYYX Records), so Out of The Blue Magazine tuned in to give our thoughts on the upcoming release set for Tuesday, Oct. 29, and what we found was an album for the people.
He|Hymn opens with an exceptionally cinematic track, “One Of Us Should Go,” which builds itself up with the same poise as a Broadway production, starting the album off with a high note.
With both its delivery and build up, the next track “Deliver in August” feels like a reel back to the softer side of 90’s alternative and it works so well for him, or should I say, He|Hymn.
Lenny and his band dish out a world of rolling country with the next track “Beards of Grey,” tinged with mandolin, lap steel guitars and beautiful harmonies.
We get a piano driven intro that leads us into a chorus reminiscent of 1960’s psych pop with “Lovely Things”—it’s outro explosive, a cacophony of guitars and drums falling apart in front of us.
Lenny Zenith manages to keep things fresh throughout this release, showcasing his talents in more than one soundscape while maintaining consistency—each track standing fairly well on its own without feeling jarring or lackadaisical. It’s a world of sound built through horns, guitars, drums, piano and so much more.
He|Hymn feels personal, but built for everyone. There is a little bit of something to find no matter who you are. All in all, He|Hymn is cinematic, nostalgic and explorative.
Rating
3.1/5
Favorite Tracks
“One of Us Should Go,” “When We Explode”
Tracklist
- One Of Us Should Go
- Deliver In August
- Beards Of Grey
- Sleep
- Lovely Things
- Mask
- Pale Buras Light
- When We Explode
- Partly Cloudy Dog
Get Album Here
https://lennyzenith.bandcamp.com/album/he-hymn
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Photo: Eva Mueller
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