We Are The Sand – album review

Stevie has a brand new album out ‘We Are The Sand’ with the brilliant Peter Lacey and ESQ’s David Beard has joined them on this one as well:

We are the Sand is Peter Lacey’s 8th album and his 7th for Pink Hedgehog. It’s been over ten years since the release of Peter’s debut Beam! in 2000 – the album which Paul Williams (Editor of the legendary Crawdaddy magazine) hailed as “The best ‘child-of-Brian’ album of the many I’ve heard…”. That Brian is, of course, Brian Wilson, mastermind behind The Beach Boys. Through the progress of his albums, Peter ventured on to explore various different styles and genres in his songwriting; yet here in We are the Sand we see more than a slight return to his roots in the soundscapes of Wilsonia. Accompanied once again by a previous travelling companion, Beach Boys lyricist Stephen Kalinich, and this time by David Beard (Editor of Endless Summer Quarterly); an eclectic blend of influences reach the ear – while at the same time never straying far from the familiar tones of Peter’s original inspiration in the Beach Boys musical odyssey.

Officially released on 5th December 2011 as a limited/collectable CD (100 copies) and to download. Also available in the UK from HeyDay and in the USA from Kool Kat Musik.

What’s been said about Peter’s music in the past…

“Beach Boys fans will love it, as will anyone who still appreciates crafted melodies and harmonies”
(Kingsley Abbott, Record Collector)

“A singer-songwriter of great scope and vision”
(Paul Johnson, Uncut)

“Peter continues his bright and very rewarding journey into music from the heart for all of us seeking the stimulation and reassurance sincere and inspired musical exploration can bring.”
(Paul Williams, Crawdaddy)