George Bolton, the mastermind behind Screaming Pope, takes you on a whimsical journey through ethereal landscapes with his latest album, Your Star. Released on January 26, 2024, this Boston-based techno musician crafts a sonic tapestry that captures high sensations from lovesick allure to party anthems.
The album opens with “Whirlpool,” a contemplative yet groovy track that sets the tone for the ethereal experience to come. With soothing guitar strumming and thumping drums, Bolton creates a captivating soundscape where high female vocals promise everlasting love.
“Magic between Us” follows, immersing you in a cinematic atmosphere. The instrumental arrangements evoke a sense of divine majesty, complemented by sensational vocals. The titular track, “Your Star,” follows with glimmering guitars and rumbling drums, leaving you lovestruck as you bask in the enchanting vocals when the singer asks, “Can I be your star tonight?”
“Sound Bite” infuses Your Star with EDM energy, boasting powerful synths and a dancey, club-ready beat. Bolton gets versatile here as he blends genres with an infectious groove. As the album progresses, “Nothing Can Stop Us” introduces cinematic swells and soft, swooning instrumentals. The romantic male vocals lure you with catchy pop tunes to a blissful dreamscape.
Closing Your Star is “Hurira,” an infectious dance track with hard-hitting beats and swirling waves of synth. The reverbed electrifying vocals create an exhilarating finale, leaving you with the urge to hit the replay button.
Listen to Screaming Pope’s last January escapade, Your Star to experience all the levels of euphoria there is to achieve from music.
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Review By: Naomi Joan