Take Me Back To Nowhere
K & F, 2026
9/10
Listen to Take Me Back To Nowhere
The Irish singer-songwriter A.S. Fanning returns with a 4th album, where a broken wrist changed his songwriting approach that helped yield songs about isolation, disorder and the collapse of shared reality.
“Save Us” starts the listen with a playful mood of frisky electronica that’s uses Fanning’s mysterious voice via the dreamy climate, and “Today Is For Forgetting” follows with buzzing synth and Fred Sunesen’s thumping drums that suit the hazy delivery.
Further along, “Romance” moves cautiously thanks to the soft ambience and waves of beauty, while “Stay Alive” is full of rich and sophisticated textures that complement Fanning’s deep voice.
Close to the end, “Talking To Ourselves” drones with a glowing atmosphere that’s soothing and poetic, and “Epilogue” exits with a quick instrumental of cryptic and thoughtful interaction.
An effort that can shimmer with synths but also get a bit darker in spirit, Fanning’s baritone helps the songs weave in and out of folk ideas, ‘60s psychedelia and rock’n’roll that leaves an indelible impression.
Travels well with: Lucy Kruger & The Lost Boys- Pale Bloom; Louie Blue- Blood & Bones