Podge Lane, who is based in Cork City, has just released his new Album “Outer Monologues,” which has some excellent writing. To give a quick overview of the tracks, the album opens with “Survive,” which beautifully depicts the contradiction of existence. Dissonant tones have an intriguing interpretation that complements and portrays what the words represent. The chromatic piano solo adds interest to the piece and breaks up the monotony. The arrangement did a good job of reflecting the songwriting’s interpretation of the notion. Moving on, the second song, “Reasons To Scream,” is really intriguing. The writing is excellent and has an interesting comparison in the songwriting. The arranging style keeps the tone light-hearted. The element of the writing that attracted me the most was how the significance of dream is linked to scream. The features that symbolise the metaphors of scream are skilfully preserved in the arrangement, which is based mostly on the drums and a vibrant piano.
“The Party” is a wonderful description of his experiences at parties, which contained some reality. The song goes into great detail on those who put on a show in public and pretend to be someone they are not. A vibrant musical setting with guitars, mouth organ, and ukulele softly conveys the dilemma. The use of such vibrant tones lightens the mood, even if the statements prompt some fierce discussion. For me, the most thrilling aspect of the writing is that it never passes judgement, instead holds the mirror high up and clear. The album’s fourth track, “Where Have You Gone,” is a deep ballad full of affection. Normally, the tune is accompanied by montage images of a happy love. The writing also inquires about the emptiness or shift in emotion that he previously experienced. This lovely composition is delivered with a basic arrangement mostly focused on guitars and a rhythm pattern that, in the end, puts the songwriting in front of the audience for easy connection.
In the fifth track, “You Can’t Change The Way You Laugh,” Podge Lane addresses a crucial topic regarding altering oneself, which is elegantly tied to laughter. There are a few hard-hitting phrases that are well-balanced by the intensity of the chord modulations. The melody was quite appealing to me. The language is continuously thrilling, and the observations are really thought provoking. As the title suggests, “Constant Train Of Thought” is rather uncomplicated. The song is about the chains of ideas that go through our heads, causing tension, confusion, and making it impossible to break free from them. The use of unusual instruments, such as the Banjo in this case with the mouth organ, creates a delicate folk flavour with a contemporary edge.
“Character Acting” embarks on a trip of unknowns, with the goal of finding answers along the way. With the muted acoustic quarter note playing technique, the arrangements also reflect the pace of movement. The melody is effectively supported by the piano. The vocalists were given enough room to establish the words, and the listeners were able to follow the pattern as the song progressed. “Hey Bartender” reintroduces the typical Jazz Club vibe. The tone is maintained dramatic while Podge Lane conveys some serious issues for us to consider and debate. The song raises a number of extremely important questions. The performance and writing are incredibly authentic and honest, which is definitely the album’s strongest point.
My favourite track on the album is “I’ll Be Ok (Any Day Now).” The song is simple, yet it has a strong emotional impact. The music has a soothing effect on you, and the lyrics also includes some lovely visual allusions. The arrangement is kept simple, with the piano and guitar strumming in unison, while the drums retain the beat and keep us interested until the very last second. “Ghost,” the album’s closing track, is cheerful and incorporates traces of country music. The driving and major aspect that is the strongest in the album has been the writing, and the same can be said about the last piece. The arrangements are kept simple to let the writing to shine through. The vignettes are all intriguing and relevant, and they serve to remind us of some essential concerns that we may have forgotten to confront and debate. The insights are what made this album so intriguing and an experience I’ll remember for a long time.
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