You never forget a name like Wayne Szalinski. However I did forget when we first met. Looking back it’s been two years since we first exchanged emails and I have to say that when I put on Black Mirror, I was taken aback. I had to go back and look at the previous reviews and yup – this isn’t really the same band from 2012. They’ve gone from indie garage with a lot of emotional distress to a polished emotional mess.
When the record first started I wasn’t feeling it. “Sweetness” left me feeling sour as did what follows with “Kiss Me In The City.” Then the music calmed and “In The Morning” and “Yr Jewelry” came in and persuaded me to stick around. Even though it got a little weird with “<div>/<div>,” I managed to find a spot in my life for this album. Technically I’m currently a loner right now due to being friendzoned, but that doesn’t mean I couldn’t fully appreciate “Tell Me Lover” for all that it is. It was the best for me and being bias – the best on Black Mirror.
Two years ago Wayne Szalinski came to me as a band who had a very DIY sound that balanced itself on the heartache of life. Today they’re still hurting a bit but in a more constructive manner. I’ve loved witnessing their sound evolution and with that said…if you appreciate bands who grow with every record, check out not only Black Mirror, but also Wayne Szalinski and Fondly Truly as well to hear their musical journey.
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