LA-by-way-of-NYC psych-rocker Vanderwolf shares the first glimpse of fiery new album The Great Bewilderment with slow-burn anthem “Sweep Away The Shards,” a R&B and prog rock tinged psych-ballad that comes alive with bouncy yet gentle synths and expansive vocals.
Opening with a singular mournful guitar that finishes on a cinematic crescendo, the cathartic production allows Vanderwolf's powerful, 60's-reminiscent vocals to shine amid a complex and layered core message.
Delving into the enchanting yet unsettling feeling of seeing someone enlightened or ethereal go adrift and ruminating on our inability to hold on to them, the track is stunning and haunting all at once as it evokes the personal tale of Vanderwolf’s friend in an intimate yet relatable style.
The track is an enticing peek at the chaotic but reflective album that is set to remind us to live in the here and now with a collection of big emotions and adventurous songs.
