Pillow Queens – Name Your Sorrow album review: The Skinny

Album Review: Pillow Queens – “Name Your Sorrow”

Artist: Pillow Queens
Label: Royal Mountain Records
Release Date: 19 Apr

Rating: 8/10

Dublin-based band Pillow Queens have made a bold departure from their previous sound with their latest album, “Name Your Sorrow”. Following the more sombre tone of their previous release, “Leave the Light On”, Pillow Queens have struck a perfect balance between polished production and raw punk energy on this new record.

The album opens with the mesmerizing track “February 8th”, which blends haunting vocals with ethereal lyrics, setting the tone for what is to come. Throughout “Name Your Sorrow”, Pillow Queens experiment with different sounds and styles, showcasing their versatility as a band. The bluesy bridges of “Suffer” crackle and distort, leading to explosive choruses that will have listeners hooked from the start.

One of the highlights of the album is the anthemic instrumentals on “Blew Up the World”, which showcase Pillow Queens at the height of their musical prowess. The track “Gone” takes a darker turn, with haunting melodies that linger in the listener’s mind long after the song has ended. On “One Night”, the band delivers a heartfelt and pining performance that is both captivating and emotionally resonant.

Lead vocalists Sarah Corcoran and Pamela Connolly shine throughout the album, trading verses and harmonizing seamlessly to create a dynamic and engaging listening experience. The lyrics on “Name Your Sorrow” delve into themes of longing, queerness, and reconciliation, adding an extra layer of depth to the music.

Overall, Pillow Queens have crafted a colorful and varied album with “Name Your Sorrow”, showcasing their growth as artists and their willingness to push boundaries. The vulnerability and hope that permeate the songs on this record make it a standout in the band’s discography, solidifying their place as one of the most exciting bands in the indie scene today.

“Name Your Sorrow” is a bold and ambitious album that highlights Pillow Queens’ musical prowess and emotional depth. With its captivating melodies, powerful vocals, and introspective lyrics, this album is sure to resonate with listeners and solidify Pillow Queens’ reputation as a band to watch in the coming years.

Written by staticwire