Friday 18 May 2018

Track Review: Tranquil Sea - 'Home Fires'

Tranquil Sea are an alternative rock band hailing from Liverpool. 'Home Fires' is the latest offering from the four-piece who combine piano-led, driving instrumentals with strong vocal melodies and a good old epic chorus. The band draw influence from artists such as Kings of Leon, The Killers and the electrified version of Mumford & Sons.


'Home Fires' opens with a rolling drum beat before arpeggiated pianos are introduced along with broken guitar chords. The lead vocals are the first thing that jumps out here. Brian Jack Pilkington's control is brilliant and the way his vocals and melodies cut through the dense instrumentation is great. It's in the first chorus where Pilkington really shines and the slight vocal breaks give the song a fluidity against the rigid instrumentation. 

The way the gang vocals are introduced in the second verse is a touch of class. They add a new dynamic to Pilkington's vocal and the passion there is plain for all to hear. The highlight of the track has to be the guitar solo. There's not enough of these around these days and Tranquil Sea duly deliver. It's an absolute face melter. The song then builds to the final stages where the band let rip with repetitive vocal lines and massive instrumental breaks.

According to the four-piece, 'Home Fires' is a labour of love and the lyrics centre around staying true to yourself. We can only hope Tranquil Sea stick to that mantra as this is a brilliant track and the band have clearly defined their epic, stadium-filling rock.

Listen to 'Home Fires' below or check it on all good streaming services.


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