Album Review: Chvrches - Every Eye Open

Sticking to their roots, Chvrches sophomore release avoids drastic changes to their hit sound and instead evolved it, introducing bigger builds with energetic results breeding songs ready to encapsulate live audiences and enlighten listeners.

Opener Never Ending Circles presents the 11-track album pleasantly through the group's signature synth-pop layering and effectively simple dance beats. Lead single, Leave A Trace, continues the trend of smooth lyrics and big-yet-gentle choruses. Immediately following the LP's opening numbers, tracks such as Keep You On My Side and Clearest Blue showcase Chvrches growing diversity with faster tempos and gripping climaxes.

Closer, Afterglow, is a haunting, slower end to close what is a beautifully produced release set to push the Scottish three-piece further into critical acclaim.

Originally published in X-Press Magazine