The Wide – Smile (Album – Echozone)
Genre/Influences: Wave-Rock, Indie-Rock.
Format: Digital, CD.
Background/Info: Nearly four years after the debut album “Paramount” the international combo The Wide strikes back with a new opus featuring ten songs.
Content: The influences running through the album aren’t that different from the previous work but the global production became more mature. The guitar play creates a lively flow and might remind me of The Smiths and Morrissey. I also noticed symphonic-like arrangements.
+ + + : After a disappointing debut album “Smile” sounds as a new start for The Wide. The work sounds refreshingfeaturing a few beautiful cuts . “Anything” is a great exposure of this evolution. The songs still have this dreamy sensation. The vocals are sometimes a bit faithful while the guitar creates an elevating sensation.
– – – : “Smile” is maybe missing a true, referential, song; a kind of hit to gain a wider recognition.
Conclusion: Nothing ground breaking although a pleasant and enjoyable listening.
Best songs: “Anything, “I Believe”, “Happiness Fades”, “Angels Wander”.
Rate: 7.
Artist: www.thewide.eu / www.facebook.com/thewidefearkillinglove
Label: www.echozone.de / www.facebook.com/EchozoneMusic
About The Wide
The Wide is an international Wave-Rock and Indie-Rock combo. The band released its debut album, “Paramount”, in 2018. “Smile”, the project’s second album, follows via Echozone in November 2022, featuring ten songs. No further discography has been confirmed at this time.
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