Many Faces
Stereotrain, 2025
9/10
This debut solo album from the talent responsible for half of Capital Cities has Sebu exploring many genres and moods across 14 adventurous tracks.
The emotive and atmospheric “Look At Me Now” opens with heartfelt singing and plenty of pop ideas, and “Edge Of Nowhere” follows with help from THCSRS for the thumping and club fueled burst of melodica.
Closer to the middle, “What’s The Worst That Could Happen To Us” allows for the sophisticated piano to guide the powerful delivery, while “Love Bullets” uses scrappy drumming sounds and playful bass amid the expressive singing.
Landing near the end, “Dear Friends” welcomes Spencer Ludwig’s well timed trumpet that suits the beat driven album highlight, and “Standing Rock (Jonah Walsh Remake)” comes with a soulful spirit that’s energetic and glitchy.
An effort that balances indie pop, italian disco, jazz, hip hop, and alt rock, Sebu even covers David Bowie and Porno For Pyros, which only adds more appeal to the unpredictable and intriguing listen.
Travels well with: Knotted Wood- Middle Of Tomorrow; Agora Sci-Fi- Finding It Hard To Explain Something So Obvious