Don't Be Afraid of a Little Sunshine: A Sleeptalk Album Review
After releasing track after track
from their debut self-titled album, Sleeptalk is nearly ready for a full-on
record release.
The electro-pop quintet hails from
the San Fernando Valley and recently signed with Artery Recordings to premiere
their full-length album. Prior to their self-titled, they released two EPS
titled Pure and Young.
Both EPs were written around their
singles and expressed more of an electronic vibe that gave them the opportunity
to hone in on their sound before releasing a full-length. The full-length was
finished in January and really reflects their mutual influences of pop-punk
legends. “My favorite records of all time are Take off Your Pants and Jacket and Blink-182,” vocalist Anthony Fitzpatrick said. “I remember where I
was the very first time I listened to those records. Those records shaped my
life, and these songs are about my life.”
The first single released from
their debut album was “Indio, CA”, a tribute to the legendary Coachella Music
Festival that takes place in Indio every year. Fitzpatrick attends Coachella
every year and describes those experiences with a mix of love song and power anthem
through sincerity in both lyrics and instruments.
“Love” is one of the more pop
tracks and was the best follow-up to “Indio, CA”. Released on Valentine’s Day, “Love”
embarks on being lost in a relationship and both sides being unsure of how the
other feels – but each person still knows that the other is someone they can
count on. Accompanying the track is a visual component created by photographer Brandon
Walford that is simple but easily adds a powerful element to the song.
Although “Young” was released on their
EP in 2015, it is also the fourth track on their LP. The main story is about
one of those nights that go by so quickly that suddenly the sun is coming up.
The theme of “Young” coincides with the theme of the record and the
teenage-angst feel that each song creates.
“Strange Nights” is easily the most
striking song on the album, keeping that teenage angst vibe and sharing
Fitzpatrick’s journey of times when he would do anything just for the thrill of
it all. It’s a story of being young and in love and coming to the realization
that there needs to be a moment when growing up is mandatory.
From beginning to end, Sleeptalk’s
self-titled is the perfect blend of electronic pop that tells substantial
stories while being an all-around good listen. The album is available July 28.
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