Softest Of Silks

by Hangover Square

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‘From darkness and loss for these two hugely accomplished musicians, hangovers were left behind for the peace of sobriety. It is time for Hangover Square to Rewire’

Two years in the making the second album ‘Rewire’ follows on from the success of ‘Painting With An Open Heart’. This talented duo left behind hangovers, became sober and bounced back from two close friends suicides and Victoria’s own depression. Last year became a springboard for change going back to their roots of electronica and acoustic sounds. The result is a profoundly beautiful and sophisticated album. In an age of quickly produced music, you can hear the detail and craft that went into creating this stunning piece of work.

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I saw from afar, a house made of stone
Made to survive, a gleaming white home
But now so near there’s no stone at all
But the softest of silks between you and the world

Breathe, take one more step up the stairs
Sing, to me outside your prayers

The lake is an eye and the eye has a shore
And the shore is a home when the eye is no more
The stairs on the lake spiral both ways
And you on the stairs, climb every day

Breathe, take one more step up the stairs
Sing, to me outside your prayers

Your hand on your heart and your eyes to the sky
You cease your steps with the lake swirling by
How many times did your head leave your heart behind?
How many times did your head leave your heart behind?

Breathe, take one more step up the stairs
Sing, to me outside your prayers

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released January 21, 2024
Written and Produced by Hangover Square
Victoria Bourne - Vocals, synths, piano, electronic composition and organ.
Chris Harper - Guitar and electronic composition.

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Hangover Square Bristol, UK

Soul-stirring Americana, a cinematic take on folk-blues that is a balm for the broken hearted and a swoon-inspiring delight for the lovers.

Expect the feel of a Win Wenders film with Bjork popping up to provide musical interludes.

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