Here is some French Brit-pop created by Thierry Haliniak of the band My Raining Stars. If you enjoyed 90’s bands, like Echo & the Bunnymen and Swedish pop like Eggstone –then you are in the right place. Here is a welcoming album that is full of wonderful little tunes like “All This Time” that have smart melodies and chiming lush choruses that are both danceable and catchy. The tracks started as simple demos from the band’s earlier incarnation (Nothing To Be Done) on a four track and Thierry added layers of vocals, synths and guitars to the mix. The gentle “Express and Share” and “Head Over Heels” are highlights in this sophisticated indie pop album. The guitars on “Most Of Her Days” have lots of echo and sharp rhythms, similar to The Ocean Blue. My only caveat is that the albums tone lacks variety and by the latter part of the album (“Shadows”) could grow a bit tiresome. But for fans of lush indie Brit-pop, this is truly seductive music that will not grow old on you.
Listen to “Gone For Ever More”