“Hallelujah” stands as yet another example of how disconnected rhythms can be brought together to create the perfect sound. Reverb never sounded so beautiful, so right.
“No Regrets” has an unmistakably Dylanesque harmonica, but is noticeably different from any of the other tracks on Keep Your Eyes Ahead. The sound can only be described as a sonic boom of everything—guitars, keyboards and a messy melody—somehow appropriate for an album laden in so much emotion.
Perhaps because of the damage to his throat, Brandon Summers no longer yelps and pushes his vocal chords to the outer limits. Instead, he seems to be focused on using his voice to lend more melody, tone and rhythm to his music. Summers newfound dedication to his craft shines through and Keep Your Eyes Ahead is The Helio Sequence’s strongest album to date.
Article comments
1 - Glen Boyd
Nice review Rebecca. All of the references here to this being "Dylanesque" or semi-inspired by Dylan have my curiosity appropriately piqued.
-Glen
2 - Rebecca Wright
If you have an appreciation for Dylan, you'll likely enjoy several of the songs on this disc. While the band has created their own sound, there's no mistaking a twist of Bob Dylan in there.