Chris Sunfield does indie rock right on “Far Away Objects”. Incurably optimistic, the hope that radiances throughout feels downright infectious. Lyrics matter a great deal for the sunniness comes through within the whole of the journey. Everything here has a power to it, one that advises to believe in oneself and to truly seize the day. The relatively low-key yet undeniably lovely arrangements bring to mind a modern take on Beat Happening. Much like their work, a degree of heartfelt twee enters into much of the experience. Songs nicely play off each other resulting in a sound that possesses a truly eclectic range.
A multi-suite song starts things up in earnest on the absolutely soothing presence of “Begin”. With an understated acoustic guitar, they let things expand quite epically from there in a way that has a kindness to it. Keyboard swells make “Tomorrow’s Here (Far Away Objects Mix)” a real delight. Giddy little chords have a childlike sense of wonder to them, as there is a true perfection behind it one that balances so much within it. Theatrical in nature “Anton” does seem to draw a bit of inspiration from the Decemberists as everything here works to create a unified whole. Bringing everything home “Eclipse” features a power behind it one that ties together all that came before it.
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“Far Away Objects” features the exquisite songcraft of Chris Sunfield resulting in warm little odes, with melodies and messages that stay with the listener.