ALBUM REVIEW: Searching For Now Lost In Again – Pryti

Progression is a necessary part of life, whether you like it or not. It can come suddenly, or slowly build up. It is the same with music. For PRYTI, this progression in her music is one that she was expecting. Whilst her debut album, 2015’s Tales Of A Melancholic, focused on doom metal, fully embracing the heaviness, her second album takes a softer approach. This could be due to the seven-year gap between the two releases. However, change has always been something that PRYTI has embraced. Ever since she launched onto the scene in 2013 with her Welcome To Pariahville EP (which scored her first review in Kerrang! by none other than Sam Carter from ARCHITECTS), PRYTI has been determined to never make the same album twice.

From the opening synths of Hypnotise, it is clear that Searching For Now Lost In Again is going to be softer than her debut. However, for those who miss her more energetic sound, don’t be fooled. Hypnotise shows off a heavier and rockier side as the guitars and drums contrast the powerhouse vocals. Thanks to the fantastic production, this works in PRYTI‘s favour, as it bridges the gap between the two albums. Archive on the other hand is a softer piano-driven song. The stripped back approach has minimal instruments, save for the aforementioned piano and some synths. This leaves PRYTI‘s voice to be the shining star. Her vocals are incredibly gentle, and they go really well with the pacing of the song. The build-up before she unleashes some of her best vocals is one of the best points.

In fact, this album showcases the growth that PRYTI has gone through over the years. Whilst it does use synths more than her previous one, this does not mean that her love for heavy music has gone away completely. Songs such as Wastelands, Warning Sign and Teardrops embrace heavy rock music, thereby showcasing that the two sides of music can co-exist side-by-side. In fact, they not only co-exist, but they also go well together.

The pacing of the album is fantastic. Whilst some of the songs are slow, they do not slow down the pacing of the overall album. In fact, they go well together. The heavy rock of Teardrops compliments the gorgeous slow synth-heavy Wave that follows it. In fact, Wave would not sound out of place on mainstream radio. However, this is by no means a bad thing; it just shows how adaptable and varied the music is.

Paracosm is the final song on the album. It is a gorgeous, slow rock song that brings the record full circle. PRYTI sounds her best with minimal instruments as her voice is utterly fantastic, and she shows it off here. She has some of the best vocals in rock music, and this album has showcased them. However, it is illustrated best on the second song, Archive, and this song. The gentle guitar outro brings the song to a close, making the impact of her voice all the more meaningful.

Overall, Searching For Now Lost In Again is a fantastic second album that sees PRYTI show off her powerhouse vocals. The fantastic balance between her old sound and her new sound is one that most artists fail to find in their career; however, this album shows that it can be done easily. The pacing is great, and not too fast or too slow. The new synth sound fits into place perfectly, and the songs are all brilliantly produced and performed. This is a solid and cohesive album and PRYTI could very soon be a very big name in the industry.

Rating: 9/10

Searching For Now Lost In Again is set for release on November 11th via Welcome To Pariahville Records.

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