Alchymie
Spins The Gold, 2025
9/10
The Australian folk outfit The Heart Collectors treat us to 5 new tracks, where their harmonies, acoustic template and careful songwriting is much appreciated.
“Alchymie” starts with a cinematic quality, where mandolin, guitar, cello and strings interact with beauty and ambience that benefits from Kymrie Henge’s flowing voice, and “Carolina Mountains” follows with a hint of Americana via the heartfelt balladry and Mobius Barnagy’s expressive pipes.
The middle spot belongs to “Shenandoah”, where fingerpicked acoustic guitar and a haunting spirit unfold intimately, while “Symmetry Pt. 1” emits a dreamy delivery of meditative qualties and angelic waves of grace. “Chalice Hill” exits, and carries a Celtic mood via the banjo, cello and bells, as the rich dynamic and meticulous instrumentation leaves us in awe.
A highly detailed and sonic peek at love, the quick listen swirls with emotion, atmosphere and wisdom, which are certainly hallmarks of The Heart Collectors that fuel their folk friendly formula.
Travels well with: The Heart Collectors- The Space Between; Suzie Brown- Songs Worth Saving