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A Child's Chant for the New Millennium

by Wren Hinds

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Sign of Life 05:28
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The Pearl 05:44
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Wrenbird 04:29
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River's Song 04:04
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The Path 02:37
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Conclusion 00:19

about

Wren Hinds brought fresh thematic cogency to his third album, recorded in early 2020. The linking matter is his unerring ability to apply himself to each new situation, in this case a longing for connection - to humanity, nature - in a world tilted towards digital disconnection. While the lockdowns intensified the album's dystopian fears, the beauty and artistry in Wren's song craft counterpoint the shadows eloquently. The title-track laments "digital modification" over gamelan-ish flutters across six delicate minutes. All spectral voices and pining, 'Sign of Life' yearns for "some act of human kindness" to a wind-caressed cowboy lollop. 'The Pearl' longs for blissful quietude, while 'Wrenbird' evokes Sam Beam at his dreamiest. River's Song' adds soft, sure layers of accordion and guitar, before 'The Path' marshals misty harmonies and finger-picked guitar for a gentle declaration of resistance. "Bang your freedom drum," sings Wren, mapping out a singular path with understated assurance.

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released September 4, 2020

Produced by Wren Hinds

All songs written by Wren Hinds, except:
A Child's Chant for the New Millennium - original poem by Keith Erasmus
Sign of Life - original poem by Keith Erasmus
The Pearl - original poem by Keith Erasmus

Music and composition by Wren Hinds

Drums on 'The Pearl' by Tefo Mahola
Bass on 'The Pearl' by Rob O'Brien

Cover art by Abraham Mignon (courtesy of Rijksmuseum, Netherlands)
Single Artwork for 'A Child's Chant for the New Millennium' by Keith Erasmus

Released on Bella Union
Published by Faber Alt

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Wren Hinds is a singer-songwriter from South East Africa.

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