Album Review
Poliça - When We Stay Alive
4 StarsEmotionally raw, elegantly presented and at many parts a real tear-jerker.
Where 2018’s teaming up with Berlin orchestral collective s t a r g a ze, ‘Music For the Long Emergency’, was chaotic and fragile, follow-up and fifth studio album from Poliça, ‘When We Stay Alive’ is vividly human. Half written and recorded after singer Channy Leaneagh slipped from her roof whilst clearing ice, leaving her almost unable to move, it’s clear to see that this is a record not about a tragic event, but more of accepting it and moving forward. ‘Driving’, both the first track and single from the album, kicks things into a newer, darker territory - claustrophobic synths, overwhelmingly-urgent bass and just-out-of-reach vocals feel like an unexpected knock on the door late at night. ‘Feel Life’ and ‘Steady’ resolve this darkness, both euphoric and knowing - and beautiful sonically - while ‘Blood Moon’ addresses feeling disappointed in yourself, and what you need to do to push through and make things right. ‘When We Stay Alive’ is emotionally raw, elegantly presented and at many parts a real tear-jerker. Wonderful stuff.
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Big Albums in 2020: Poliça
A near-death accident threw Poliça singer Channy Leaneagh’s world upside down, but on forthcoming LP ‘When We Stay Alive’, she’s turning the problems into positivity.
27th January 2020, 12:00am
Poliça unveil new single ‘Steady’
It's the latest track lifted from their forthcoming album, 'When We Stay Alive'.
15th January 2020, 12:00am
POLIÇA share defiant new single ‘Forget Me Now’
It's taken from the group's brand new album 'When We Stay Alive', due on 31st January.
4th December 2019, 12:00am
Poliça & s t a r g a z e - Music for the Long Emergency
4 Stars
Poliça are suddenly sounding much more languid than we’ve heard them before.
16th February 2018, 11:40am
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