Tiny Ruins Return on the Tender and Thoughtful ‘Ceremony’
On their fourth album, Tiny Ruins produce the same thoughtful yet hopeful indie-folk that has become their speciality for over a decade
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Subscribe NowOn their fourth album, Tiny Ruins produce the same thoughtful yet hopeful indie-folk that has become their speciality for over a decade
'How Many Dreams?' is a sonic shift, introducing elements of dance and orchestration without messing with the winning template.
A highlight of the album comes when it jarringly transitions from a pub-rock-style cover of Coldplay’s enduring love song “Yellow”, to a track titled “Biggest C*nt In The World”.
Despite the heavy subject matter, this reawakened album is easy and uplifting listening.
Corby’s soulful vocals bring everything together with finesse. The auditory equivalent to hot cocoa: satisfying and sweet.
'Home' is anchored by the opener, its blues-rock title track
Daine’s mixtape is a transcendent hyper-pop fever dream with a beating heart underneath its glistening surface
Amanda Brown’s roots as a screen composer are obvious here — it’s easy to press play and let the music carry you through imagined movie moments.
While there are some minimalistic sonic touches that recall Indy's famous sibling, this collection of songs shows enough individual promise
Ocean Alley makes good on their promise for a compelling — if at times formulaic — album.