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 | | Description: | On their long-awaited debut album Morning Ritual, Chartreuse have found the light in the darkness, sifting through the ruins of an anxious age in order to find the hope in it. "There's a strange optimism in pulling all of your negative traits out, revising and reviewing them, and then putting them back, in order," says Mike Wagstaff, of the band's intricate, gorgeous songwriting. Chartreuse resist easy definition. The Black Country four-piece have been close friends since they were at college. In 2013, Mike and Harriet Wilson started playing folk music together, and a year later, they added a rhythm section, with the addition of Mike's brother Rory on drums and Perry Lovering on bass. Mike and Rory live together in Kidderminster in the West Midlands, while Harriet and Perry live just ten minutes away.Morning Ritual has been a long time coming, with Chartreuse honing their craft over the course of four well-received EPs and the standalone 2022 single 'Satellites'"Morning Ritual" is an intimate and atmospheric CD release by Chartreuse on the renowned independent label Communion. Across its tracks, the record unfolds like a slow dawn: warm, fragile vocals, minimalist instrumentation and subtle dynamics create a contemplative listening experience that feels both personal and cinematic. Carefully arranged guitars, piano and understated electronics weave together to form a soft yet emotionally charged soundscape, ideal for quiet early hours, late-night reflection or focused listening, where every nuance can be appreciated.
Lyrically, "Morning Ritual" moves in the space between vulnerability and resilience, touching on self-reflection, relationships and the often-overlooked poetry of everyday life. The songs never feel overblown; instead, they invite you in with understatement and detail - a record that rewards repeated listens as new layers reveal themselves over time. The CD format underlines this sense of cohesion: "Morning Ritual" is not just a collection of songs, but a carefully sequenced journey that builds a calm, immersive arc from the first track to the last.
Chartreuse are a contemporary, genre-blurring act known for blending indie, alternative and subtle electronic elements into a distinctive, melancholic sound. With earlier releases and notable live performances, they have built a reputation for emotionally intense shows and finely crafted songwriting that resonates strongly with fans of thoughtful, boundary-pushing music. Their work has gradually attracted a growing audience in the alternative scene, standing out through a blend of intimacy, experimentation and melodic strength rather than quick hype.
The CD is released by Communion, an influential independent label that has become a trusted home for distinctive, artist-driven music. Communion is known for discovering and nurturing emerging talent and for championing artists who put songwriting and emotional depth at the center of their work. Over the years, the label has built a catalogue that appeals to listeners seeking authenticity and quality beyond the mainstream, and "Morning Ritual" by Chartreuse fits perfectly into this tradition: a carefully produced, heartfelt release that prioritises atmosphere, substance and longevity over short-lived trends. | | | No. of tracks: |
12 |
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COMM571 |
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