This is the second album by Roger Harvey aka DANDELION SNOW.
This album was recorded by none other than Chris #2 from ANTI-FLAG.
Wait a minute, a member of Anti-Flag is recording the album of a singer-songwriter? Can this go well? Hey, even punks, even political punks like they still are despite all the naysayers, have a soul, and it is at least as sensitive and vulnerable as anyone else's.
Of course, it is a challenge to record a quiet album, but to dispel any rumors right away, Chris #2 did a great job.
“The Grand Scheme of Things“ might come across as a bit too dreamy and ethereal on the first listen. DANDELION SNOW manages to captivate the listener right from the first song, which is one of the best on the album. And I say this as someone who usually listens to loud, noisy, and fast music. Yes, but I also have feelings and like to dream, and in those moments, this album is a great soundtrack.
For these moments, the album by DANDELION SNOW is very well suited. He skillfully navigates between neo-folk and ethereal, dreamy singer-songwriter sound, occasionally with a hint of country, but carefully dosed.
In particular, Roger Harvey's voice carries the songs like a gentle little being, but he can also be different. You can hear this in the songs “Middle of Nowhere“ or “It’s different now“, where a foray into rock territory is made. However, this doesn’t quite fit the concept.
DANDELION SNOW is at its best when it is calm, dreamy, and ethereal. A refreshing rock song isn't bad, but here he might have been able to forgo it in favor of the well-crafted quiet songs.
Overall, it's an album that could have been even better, but it is definitely worth a listen.
