Is this some existential commentary on the cycles of life events? On the futility of struggle? Perhaps a compliment to the sentiments expressed in “Star Clusters”? All cloaked in a peppy, poppy tune? I hope so.
The songs on I’ll Never Sleep Again have a couple of things in common. First, the lyrics hint at existential musings and/ or social commentary (perhaps this explains the attraction to “Heart of Gold”?). Second, the compositions are deceptively simple. If you listen closely, you’ll hear a complicated symphony of sounds, brought to you courtesy of a large variety of musicians and instruments.
Birds and Batteries is a difficult act to categorize. It’s quite easy to get bogged down in the drowsy pace of some of the tracks. But for those willing to give it a real listen, I’ll Never Sleep Again offers clever lyrics and sophisticated musical fusion.
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