See How The Light Falls
Self-Released, 2020
8/10
Listen to See How The Light Falls
A Sweden based songstress, Charlotta Perers, aka Big Fox, actually wanted to release her first album in 6 years, See How The Light Falls, in 2018. However, she was diagnosed with Lymphoma, which of course changed the course of everything in her life for many months. Fortunately, the album was already tracked and just needed to wait for her to heal so we could hear it.
“The Fight” starts the listen dreamy and melodic in an ambient setting of intrigue and mystery, and “Beast” continues the mood with a hazy pop delivery that’s breathy and adventurous.
Closer to the middle, “All I’m Trying” benefits greatly from spirited guitar work in the bare, gorgeous atmosphere that’s folk influenced, while “Final Call” offers waves of synth in its highly melodic execution. “Watching The Garden” then takes a turn into darker areas, where an orchestral backdrop adds much to the powerful delivery.
Near the end, “Reality” takes a sparse approach as a delicate pop template settles in nicely, and “Steps” exits the listen with just keys supporting the expressive vocals from Perers.
With the gravity of her health during this intense time, Perers actually grew more fond of this record, and if you have an inclination towards light and airy dream pop that’s textured delicately, you’ll likely adore it, too.
Travels well with: Fox Stevenson- Killjoy; Royal Canoe- Waver