The Sway’s When Worlds Collide is an album that shouldn’t have existed—but somehow, against all odds, it does. Originally recorded in 2011 and now re-released in 2025, it’s a snapshot of a band that came back together after years apart, only to be met with creative clashes, personal struggles, and the occasional bout of apathy. And yet, despite the chaos, it stands as a testament to their resilience.
The title track, “When Worlds Collide”, kicks things off in an eerie fashion, with a high-pitched, lingering tone stretching for nearly a minute before the drums roll in and shake the dust off. The guitars fuzz and riff, the percussion rattles, and then the vocals arrive—rich, youthful, and dripping with mystery. It’s slow, woozy, and strangely hypnotic, pulling you into the depths of its emotion.
Halfway through, “I Won’t Forget You” delivers one of the most striking moments of the album. The guitars are gritty, the rhythm is hooky, and the song’s weight is undeniable. The chorus—“I, I, I won’t forget you from now until the end of time”—is sung with an aching sincerity that lingers long after the song ends. And then there’s that standout line: “It’s like the first time that you made love and telling your friends about it the next day in the church.” This lyric catches you off guard and stays with you.
Closing things out, “Thank You for Your Interest” takes a softer, more melancholic turn, beginning with a delicate piano before the drums crash in and the vocals swell with a subtle agony. “The spirit’s willing but the flesh is swimming against the time of good intention,” he sings, this line encapsulates the album’s themes of struggle and endurance.
When Worlds Collide is messy, imperfect, and utterly alive. It’s a battle scar, a reunion, and a refusal to fade into the past.
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Review by: Naomi Joan