The German act Chiefland provide a melodic sound, a sound which offers well-crafted instrumentals and sincere lyricism, that keeps the interest intact. The album doesn’t batter on, or let loose a louder frequency, its a subtle record, with moments of tenderness, moments of reflection, and the tiny details are so relevant here, as well as the big ones.
The band expresses sadness and desire to rid themselves of sadness in their music, but the emotion lingers. Love is a topic that is misunderstood in the lyrics, but it is present. ..
The band’s lyrical gems are sad but poetic, and they’re beneficial to the construction of Quiet Confidence. They’re components of rare genius. ..
The band knows how to design big moments within the confines of a song, they know how to stretch their lyrical forays to the limits. It’s a rarity these days when a band gets everything right, and it may sound audacious but for some this will be the perfect record, as it’s sublime in its output, as well as being story driven. ..
“Your Escape” starts the record. The guitar riff complements the sincere vocals and the words are so poetic, they should be placed in a book of rhythm and craft. “Peak” opens slowly and the vocals again are subtle, with those instrumentals acting as a great carrier. The story goes on perfectly, even if it’s sombre. ..
The band’s new album, “Familiar Skies”, is guitar-driven but not too loud. The drumbeat provides a grounding for the empowering vocal work. ..
Chiefland deliver their full length with astuteness and great verve. The sadness will always be commonplace, and the sincerity will always be interwoven.
