"Lush" is probably the best word to describe this follow up to Lovely. That predecessor was a big hit with a number of friends of mine and did suggest a higher degree of artistic vision than many of the glut of alternative albums which were being released around that time. But this album is a significant leap forward. Reminiscent in many ways of a brighter Violet Burning with the Verve's Richard Ashcroft on vocals (adding a striking falsetto), the sound is at times dense and at others sprawling.
Production came from Dan Haseltine and Steve Mason of Jars of Clay, and Eric Campuzano and Wayne Everett of Prayer Chain/Starflyer 59. The greater experience of the latter two with this genre is obvious in their tracks, although those produced by the Jars boys might be more successful commercially. The emphasis of the album is worship, both through music and lyrics. As far as artistic merit and expression are acts of worship, this album certainly succeeds. Many who enjoy this sort of music will find it helpful, but there are no corporate worship sing-alongs here.
Occasionally the arrangements spread a little too far and appear slightly stretched, preventing this album from becoming the classic it could have been. But this is a real leap forward and positions Honey as an artist to keep an eye on.
4 tocks
Other coverage for this album
HM Magazine #72Reviewed by Brian Vincent McGovernHere, in the band's sophomore effort, they are aided by the diverse production talents of Eric Campuzano and Wayne Everett (Prayer Chain/Starflyer), as well as Dan Haseltine and Steve Mason (Jars of Clay). Here, the band breathes out a fresh amalgamation of soothing, ethereal sounds, somewhat akin to any number of indie rock bands. Beats, for the most part, are mellow, and the smooth vocals and…The Phantom Tollbooth 1998Reviewed by Joe RockstrohSome bands just like to do 180s. Honey's first album, Lovely, was decent, but was noticeably devoid of religious references. So, with the release of Lost on You, what do we find? A concept worship album, complete with full lyrics and liner notes with scriptural explanations and introductions for every song! What's most surprising about this album is that the band manages to maintain its artful…Similar sounding releases
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