Album of the Week: PASTEL “Souls In Motion”

Album of the Week: PASTEL "Souls In Motion"
Album of the Week: PASTEL “Souls In Motion”

Our featured album this week is “Souls In Motion“, the excellent debut record from British indie/brit rock band Pastel.

The Yates cousins (James and Jack) vowed to start a band while travelling home from a Stone Roses gig. And they realised that ambition with the help of Joe Anderson (guitar), Liam O’Shea (bass) and Rhys Wheeler (drums) as they shared influences such as Shack, The Verve,  Stone Roses, Radiohead, The Charlatans, Blossoms, New Order and Ride. They debuted in 2020, and have quickly made a name for themselves, establishing their presence and carving out their own unique path to success.

‘Souls In Motion’ features several of the band’s fan favourites and live staples which have soundtracked their rise to date, including ‘Deeper Than Holy’, ‘Isaiah’‘Your Day’ and ‘Escape’. But it also presents a wealth of brand new music for fans to immerse themselves within, which further underlines their global-facing creative ambition.

Commenting on the album, singer/guitarist James  said:

“‘Souls In Motion’ was written over a 12 month period, where after work, we’d lock ourselves in our basement rehearsal room of Bunkhouse to write an album we feel people have been waiting 20 years for. An album which hangs on the framework of our chequered upbringing in Manchester, and the positive dazed outlook we all now share.”

Produced by J. Fender (Afflecks Palace frontman), the record showcases a dynamic blend of classic Britpop, shoegaze, and madchester sounds, while maintaining a fresh and distinctive sound.

Slows In Motion is out now via Spirit of Spike island. Get it here and take a listen below.

Tracklisting:

  1. Heroes Blood
  2. Your Day
  3. Dancing On A Pin
  4. Isaiah
  5. Running On Empty
  6. Deeper Than Holy
  7. Gone Too Fast
  8. Leave A Light On (Velvet Storm)
  9. Sunnyside
  10. Escape