Thematically, there is still a sense of perseverance, but only after having gone through intense hardship. The first track ends with a seamless transition into the second track, “Hurt Me.” It carries a very similar sound to the previous track, but with a more melancholic feel.
The vocals and upbeat mood paint a picture of hope and determination, which is tied to Icarus’s confidence and ignorance as he disregards guidance and soars higher. These components, combined with its hyperpop feel, are reminiscent of SOPHIE’s timeless sound. It has a classic electronic pop sound with happy vocals and large, warm basses. The first track, “Touch the Sun,” instantly transports the listener into an ethereal atmosphere. This EP is a conceptual masterpiece based around the story of Icarus to bolster its main themes.
ANOTHER WORD FOR GROWL FULL
As the lead singer of innovative pop group Kero Kero Bonito, it comes as no surprise that this album is packed full of electronic soundscapes and interesting quirks that are often tied to the sound. However, these issues do not stop “Icarus” from being a strong solo debut with a fresh concept.Ĭryalot’s “Icarus” is a refreshing glimpse of new electronic popĬryalot is Sarah Midori Perry’s new electronic pop project she has given us “Icarus” as an exciting first look into her solo sound. The themes Perry explores could certainly be more fleshed out. The cyclical story this project tells is unique, but the revelation in “Labyrinth” hardly feels earned. If anything, I wish Perry aimed closer to the sun. Unfortunately, my thoughts on “Icarus” are not all positive. She sends us off with a goodbye, closing out “Icarus” with a beautiful outro. It is a never-ending tale of hope, a reflection of the human spirit. With spoken word passages in Japanese and sung vocals in English, Perry makes it clear that the story told in this EP has no defined beginning or end. The final track, “See You Again,” resolves any confusion over song placement. Even if life can feel dull or hopeless, we know in our hearts that things can get better. Returning to the question that “Labyrinth” asks, the central theme of “Icarus” is revealed. Thankfully, the final two songs tie everything together.
At this point in the EP, it feels like Perry is on a downward spiral. The sequencing of “Icarus” becomes more unusual with the third track, “Hell Is Here.” In easily the most oppressive song of the track list, industrial production provides backing for Perry’s guttural growls and violent lyrics. Its hopeful and optimistic lyrics feel more like a resolution meant to be at the end of a project. I found the placement of opener “Touch the Sun” strange at first. Her first major project outside the synthpop band Kero Kero Bonito, “Icarus” treads darker territory than fans may be used to. “Why do we dream if we only believe in this?” This is the question Sarah Midori Perry asks in “Labyrinth,” one of songs on her debut EP under the moniker of Cryalot.
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