Sylvie Kreusch unveils the ‘COMIC TRIP (LP)’

Eclectic Belgian singer/songwriter Sylvie Kreusch digs deep into the unbeaten path in her new LP Comic Trip. The 11-track album is adventurous, emotionally dark, and revealing all at once. Straying from the glitz and bright spots, Kreusch opts to shed light on the true nature of things surrounding love, pain, emotional anguish, and feminine strength underpinned by edgy songwriting that peels back every layer of her being.

“Sweet Love (Coconut)” sets things in motion with a nostalgia-inducing vibe and love-laden lyrics that detail the euphoria of sweet love. Over the riveting guitar licks and groove, Sylvie Kreusch's vocals sound hearty and intense as she pours her all into the verses with breathy melodic runs while waxing lyrical about that special someone. This is followed by “Ding Dong,” punctuated by a pulsating synth that drives the sturdy drums and cinematic pads underpinned by Kreusch’s airy vocals and expressive lyrics about trepidations on blossoming love. She taps into the spirit of 60s pop in “Comic Trip,” a playful summer track ripe with mantra-like hooks, playful harmonies, and an overall upbeat rhythm that screens light, camera action. “Daddy’s Selling Wine In A Burning House” is a solemn and reflective tune that gives audiences a glimpse into what makes Kreusch tick while the scenic “Ride Away” sees her as the runaway bride pushing through the unbeaten path with her trusted stallion riding into the sunset on her own accord. “Hocus Pocus” continues the country theme focusing on a neo-Western-styled arrangement comprising rich guitar licks, warm strings, and punchy drums underpinned by her commanding vocals and heartfelt storytelling. On another sombre note, we have “Final Hour,” an aptly titled tune that explores the complexity of love and the mounting external pressures that seem to be pulling her apart. Over the brooding string-driven backdrop, she sings “I keep dreaming on / No, I don’t need a promise / We don’t need to fall apart” while coming to terms with the situation.

The album closes out with the pop-country tones of “Home” and “Can’t Get It Done.” The former encapsulates the feeling of being at home and finding her true love right at her doorstep while the latter dives into soul searching while mending heartbreak and emotional pain. The album has quite a lot to unpack for audiences and ends on a high note if I may leaving us with a resolution of some sort as she rides off calmly into the sunset, scarred but stronger than ever.