Today was payday and I was finally able to buy myself a hard copy of Gabrielle Aplin - English Rain.
If you follow my blog you will know from many previous posts that I am a huge Gabrielle Aplin fan and have been for a long while. Her album is one I have eagerly anticipated and I am not at all surprised to inform you that it did not disappoint. I've said it before and I'll say it again, her voice is beautifully flawless. There is a raw innocence to her voice and indeed her music which comes through strongly in each and every song.
There is something about music when it's true to the artist that just makes it so much more captivating, the lyrics are meaningful, melodies honest and simple and yet powerful enough to make you fall in love with every track.
Seeing as I usually ramble on about her music and bombard you with whimsical descriptions of lyric and melody etc, I shall instead focus more on the visual artistic qualities of the album.
I think quite simply, the title of the album itself; 'English Rain', captures the very essence of the feel, mood and look of the whole album. It's simple, to the point, visually descriptive, beautiful and raw. I'm often disappointed with album titles but this, although taken from a lyric of one of the songs is perfectly fitting.
Going back to the raw and innocent qualities I mentioned earlier, I feel like this comes across strongly in the design of the album artwork and CD itself. The simplicity of the design is beautiful. It's not overpowering, it's not crowded or over complicated. It has clarity and again works perfectly with the title and the images that alone conjures. Everything from the font to the contrasting rainbow colours against the greyscale; portrays a strong carefree, youthful element.
Uncomplicated, innocent, beautiful and honest - descriptive of both visual and audio elements of this album.
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If you're not already a fan or if you are and are yet to hear this album, take a listen. You won't be disappointed.
Enjoy (:
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