Disappear Here is an impactful new album from Tempest Euphonic, traversing realms of dreamy pop and infectious alternative within poignant themes — particularly, the search for meaning in a tumultuous 21st century. Environmental, economic, and technological crises inject ample anxiety into the collective, and the album tactfully navigates the ensuing uncertainty within a consistently melodic sound.
A lush folk enticement opens the album via “Flowers,” complemented by twangy guitar adornments and lyrics referring to a sense of search and exploration; the album’s thematic context on the search for meaning enamors throughout in artful form. “Magik Spell” follows with further atmospheric immersion, lending a nostalgic trip-hop percussive feeling amidst chilly keys and moody vocals. “Creatures from the deepest sea,” the vocals reference aptly, continuing an aquatic-feeling soundscape with the twinkling instrumentation and driving percussive pulse; Disappear Here has no shortage of enthralling soundscapes throughout.
Another highlight comes in the form of “Crybaby,” presenting a thoroughly hypnotic soundscape that grippingly blends harmonious vocal wordlessness and an introspective lead. The lyrical refrain emphasizes the power of perseverance, unleashing a cathartic vocal rise at the conclusion as jangling guitars enter with gorgeous entrancement — fondly showing shades of Thom Yorke in the vocal performance and general structural momentum.
A grimier enjoyment is apparent within “Anticipation,” which melds twinkling dreaminess with an industrial-touched rhythmic edge. The vocals combine a title-touting refrain with ghostly backing, consuming alongside the thumping percussive steadiness and clanking vigor. The ensuing “Heavy Machinery” is also exemplary of the album’s dynamic tonal range — particularly striking in the shift from the nocturnal intrigue of “Anticipation” to the more serene, contemplative chilliness within “Heavy Machinery.” The track’s elongated vocal tones are beautifully caressing, making for a calm-before-the-storm of sorts before the invigorating “Headlines,” where buzzing synths, dexterous percussion, and soaring vocal passion combine.
Disappear Here concludes with a number of additional standouts. The guitar work on “Untied (Does It Answer?)” is especially magnetic, merging twangy guitars, lush piano, and subtle strings for an impactful production. “There Has to Be a Better Way” makes for a riveting finale, presenting a charismatic questioning of not knowing “where to begin,” within a bass-heavy vigor — firmly reminding of Talking Heads in its delightfully stylish build. Disappear Here is a fantastic, consistently compelling output from Tempest Euphonic.
