Lucerna
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Previously known as Fred before wisely deciding to slip into something a little more evocative, Lucerna have been tipped as potential stadium-fillers and it’s not difficult to see why. This band has a big, anthemic sound, coupled with an emotional intelligence that uses finesse, rather than bluster, to drive its points home.
Opening song “Far From Home” reminded me immediately of the Icicle Works’ combination of big heartfelt choruses, soaring vocals and delicate songwriting. Lucerna’s sound may well be epic, but not at the expense of texture; there’s enough light and shade here to keep things engaging. Final song “I Am” is something of a departure in sound, with sampled spoken-word verses and a looser feel than the other tracks here, suggesting that Lucerna have more than one kind of album in them.
>> Lorraine Douglas
www.lucernatheband.co.uk
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