S. Carey
Range Of Light
Reviewed by: Lara Supan
There’s no hiding the fact that S. Carey is a student of Bon Iver and The Tallest Man On Earth, and that’s definitely a good thing.
Range of Light is a perfect cross between an atmospheric ambient and lyrical folk sound, which takes quite an imaginative mind to invent. Each song paints a unique panoramic image that feels like it goes on for miles. S. Carey uses a vast menagerie of percussive instruments, including a harp and pouring rain on a tin roof, to paint his canvas and create a meditative, womb-like response for the listener. “Radiant” is a great example of this floating sensation, as the piano and his haunting vocals sound like a lullaby for another world.
“The Dome” is a bit of a departure from the atmospheric sound, which is somewhat surprising at first listen. Obviously greatly influenced by his time with Kristian Matsson (The Tallest Man On Earth), this song definitely continues to float, but more down a back roads river than into space. The instrumentation is greatly reduced for this number, but S. Carey’s signature sound is still prevalent throughout.
If you’re ready to get lost for an hour, Range of Light is undoubtedly for you. The tracks on the album flow into each other with great skill, and it’ll leave you wondering where the last 40 minutes went. So get out the headphones and find a good wall to stare at- it’s worth it!
Rating: Bad-Ass
