By mentioning Have a Nice Life as one of his primary influences, Egyptian voyager FHMY has conquered our unconditional loyalty. A closer look at the project’s expansive, kaleidoscopic and evocative catalogue reveals a creative figure constantly meddling with genres and references, ultimately emerging with a dazzling blend of post-punk, shoegaze and emotional soundscapes. What more could you want? Take for instance ‘The World You Grew up in No Longer Exists’, FHMY’s latest effort.
A slice of cathartic energy and experimental trips, the album is incredibly hard-hitting, on an emotional level. It’s a record we can’t stay indifferent to, a record that speaks to our deepest nostalgia-laced wishes and euphoric hopes. Spread across ten tracks, such bold character showcases FHMY’s honest commitment to meaningful artistry, a quality that’s evident in the album’s opener ‘Egyptian Football’. An expressive entanglement of lush electric guitars and intricate post-punk drums, the piece ends in a hazy concoction of tones and spacious vocals.
‘my blue heaven’ is another notable episodes, certainly one of our favourites. In it, we appreciate the decadent, coarse guitar distortions, together with a sense of gloominess that’s both tender and striking. The piece is followed up by the title track, a nugget of escapism and introspection that caused us to shed a few tears too. That’s how impactful this album is: a listening experience you won’t forget anytime soon. An expansive scream into the void of human experience.
Recommended! Discover ‘The World You Grew up in No Longer Exists’ on Spotify:
