It always is a pleasure to receive a new album from a project including
Lachlan Denton, whether a solo effort of the fruits of one of his many group projects (including The Ocean Party, Pop Filter, Partner Look). The latest from the Melbourne singer songwriter, furniture craftsman, and young 'old soul' is
Furnishings. In our opinion the album's 12 tracks are among Lachlan's finest work to date. The songs are warmly rendered memories, explorations of loss, observations of and messages to family, including his deceased brother Zac, and other elements of life. The arrangements vary from sparkling and jangling indie pop to gently rendered folk pop, and even include a soul inflected mood-booster in the form of "Changed". And in exploring grief and relationships while fusing the past to the of trajectory of his current life, Lachlan has crafted a deeply affecting and ultimately positive statement. These songs should stay with you for a long, long time.
Our favorite songs: "Zac", You", "Lose", "Changed", and "Mum". Furnishings is out now via Bobo Integral, Spunk Records and Osborne Again.
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