Brightness - Teething

Review by Charley Wicks

Teething, the sophomore album by Brightness, is a deeply personal and introspective collection of songs that showcases the artist's growth and maturity as a songwriter. The album is a departure from the upbeat, indie-pop sound of his debut album, and instead leans towards a more stripped-down, acoustic sound that puts the focus squarely on the lyrics and the emotions behind them.

The album opens with "Surrender", a haunting track that sets the tone for the rest of the album with its raw, confessional lyrics and sparse instrumentation. From there, the album moves through a series of introspective ballads that explore themes of love, loss, and self-discovery.

One of the standout tracks on the album is "Oblivion", a slow-burning ballad that builds to a powerful crescendo as Brightness sings about the pain of letting go of a relationship that has run its course. Another highlight is "Waltz", a gentle, finger-picked song that showcases Brightness' delicate vocals and poetic lyrics.

Summary by Charley Wicks

Teething is a beautiful and deeply emotional album that showcases Brightness' growth as an artist and his ability to craft songs that are both introspective and relatable. Fans of indie-folk and singer-songwriter genres will find much to love here, and the album is sure to resonate with anyone who has ever struggled with love and loss.