Crayon Fields – All The Pleasures of The World

Author

Marisa Wikramanayake

Published

Thursday 22nd October

“So why not spoil ourselves?” With a line like that, you won’t be able to argue with the Crayon Fields: Geoff O’Connor, Brett Hudson, Chris Hung and Neil Erenstrom. They classify themselves as guitar trance though they have been referred to as lo-fi or twee pop. Geoff O’Connor sounds remarkably like Jeremy Jay when he sings and the music has Elvis Costello leanings with some modern pop twists thrown in. Overall, the album All The Pleasures Of The World, holds together. Play this album in the background while making out and when you don’t know the right words, Crayon Fields will supply them for you. Some are bittersweet: “It’s easy to find something to love in someone you don’t” from the track Disappear. Some are mushy: “When I wake up next to you, I forget I have a day to get dressed for” from Timeless. The whole vibe is mellow and relaxing. Stand out tracks are You Could Wind Up Anywhere, Celebrate, Take Me Where The Light Isn’t Cruel, Disappear and Timeless. There seems to be a track to underscore every moment of your love life. Buy this album for your partner and score brownie points. Pay heed to the track Celebrate: “Young enough to have more if we wait but let’s not today” and go buy it now. Go on. Spoil yourself.