Indie rock band Plastic Barricades, led by London singer-songwriter Dan Kert, has released their latest album, We Stayed Indoors. Turns out, this album is the ray of hope we didn’t know we needed since the post-pandemic era.
Here’s an interesting trivia! From the title to the tracks, the album’s songwriting was influenced heavily by Seattle alt-rock icons Death Cab for Cutie and their 2001 song “We Laugh Indoors.” With that being said, the album weaves together transcendent melodies, introspective lyrics, and a sense of optimism.
The opening track, “Counting Fireworks,” sets the tone with its electric guitar chiming dreamily and rich vocals singing ethereally. The song’s transcendent and peaceful atmosphere, coupled with hard-hitting drums, creates a reinvigorating mood. Check out its accompanying award-winning “one-take” music video, directed by the band’s art director, Elina Pasok.
The album’s fifth track, “Forever is Made of Nows,” has guitar strumming on with an optimistic tune that builds to a crescendo halfway through the song. The song feels heavenly, and it creates an unbreakable trance of living in the present moment. The lyrics encourage embracing the now and making each moment count, emphasizing that forever is made up of these present moments.
The final track, “Dust of Former Lives,” starts with catchy drums and a mesmerizing cascade of guitars. The song’s grounding rhythm and hypnotic beauty make it a compelling conclusion to the album. The lyrics explore themes of time, choices, and the remnants of past lives.
Plastic Barricades’ We Stayed Indoors stands as a testament to the resilience of creativity in challenging times. It explores the complexities of our experiences, encouraging listeners to embrace the present with ambient soundscape.
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Review By: Naomi Joan