More Time, More Speed
Self-Released, 2025
9/10
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The Hull-based folk collective Pavey Ark impressed me with their debut, and this 2nd album continues that trend with a concept effort that surrounds time and how it bends, distorts, and shapes our lives,
“Out Of Here” opens with strings and guitars making for cozy textures amid Neil Thomas’ distinct and inviting vocals that cultivate a unique haze of folk, and “Epoch” follows with Christina Waldock’s elegant cello and Kieren Iannidinardi’s well timed trumpet that suit Thomas’ expressive voice.
In the middle, “The Devil’s Time” offers a soft and eloquent moment thanks to Oliver Clark’s strategic viola, while “Your Sweet Time” is layered beautifully alongside Freya Fletcher-Tomlinson’s cello and Sophie Iannidinardi’s sax.
“Time Is A Burning Wheel” arrives late and enlists Simon Neligan’s well timed French horn to complement Thomas’ poetic singing, and “Atoms” pairs the mature piano with Thomas’ heartfelt pipes.
Thomas plays the bulk of the instruments here, and the help he takes emits much sophistication and strong attention to mood, where finger-picked guitar, light brass and the orchestral backdrop create a unique and memorable version of indie-folk.
Travels well with: Pavey Ark- Close Your Eyes And Think Of Nothing; Salim Nourallah- See You In Marfa