โLeviathanโ finds Andy Smythe doing what he does best: wrapping big, knotty questions about power, justice, and the future of humanity in a tune that feels like a street parade. The British singer-songwriter and alt-folk storyteller is gearing up for his eighth album, Quiet Revolution, a record that looks AI, political upheaval, and social fracture square in the eye. โLeviathanโ zooms in on one of the oldest dilemmas in politics, and asks, if we need giant, controlling forces to keep us in lineโand if so, at what cost?
From ancient rulers to modern superpowers to the flawed promise of global institutions, Smythe nudges us toward a wild idea that maybe an advanced AI could one day redistribute resources fairly, cool down conflict, and tackle climate change where humans keep dropping the ball.
The clever twist is that none of this arrives in a gloomy package. The song opens with rolling drums, then horns come blowing festively. The singer sings with a revelling cheerfulness in his tender voice. The rhythm section bustles joyously and engagingly. The song has a vintage old-fashioned taste, like a lost slice of brass-band pop from a world slightly sideways to our own. That โcarnivalโ feel isnโt an accidentโitโs Smythe turning a philosophical debate into something you could march down a sunlit street to.
Itโs also a true solo flex because guitars, synths, organ, bass, and blues harp are all handled by Smythe himself, and you can hear the years of craft in the way each piece locks into place. His voice sits right at the centre. Itโs warm, inviting, but with that glint that says heโs not here just to entertain you. โLeviathanโ goes down easy on first listen, but the questions it raises hang around long after the brass has faded. Itโs protest music wearing a party hat, and thatโs a pretty sharp way to start a Quiet Revolution. Mark your calendars for March 13th, 2026, the date of the big release. And stay tuned!
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Review by: Naomi Joan