After the success of her EPs Faces (2010), Raiders (2011), and last year’s Crystalised, Melbourne indie pop princess Owl Eyes (aka Brooke Addamo) has released her debut album Nightswim.
The record displays growth and development for Addamo as the lyrical undertones of her music are deeper and the music complements that by being more complex, featuring changing rhythms and more breadth melodically.
Nightswim takes the listener on a lyrical journey through love, frustration, and an ache for closure.
Beginning with title track, a song with sexual undertones, steady electronic tempo, and juxtaposed with violin, Addamo entices the listener to “jump in, its colder when you’re out there.”
This optimism changes up in tracks ‘Hurricane’, ‘Diamonds In Her Eyes’ and ‘Golden Lies’ that feature themes of violence, unrequited love, and emotional manipulation.
The majority of the album revolves around the journey and trials of love best seen in songs ike ‘Find Out’ and ‘Closure’.
The LP features a lot of electronic influences, as most of the cute employ synths, such as‘Intro’, ‘Find Out’ and ‘Ivory’.
Addamo’s growth is present in the attitude of the album, which characterises her as sexy, confident, and a future star of indie pop. Nightswim is a fantastic debut record for Owl Eyes; the electro synth mixed with her brilliant voice have created a sexy, groovy, and powerful record.
