On April 7th, 2015, Hotel Books released their sophomore Lp, Run Wild, Young Beauty. Sophomore albums have always been a big deal; fans of the older work eagerly wait to see what the group has next. Will they sell out? Have they taken on a new sound? Though new to Hotel Books’ work, I too was eager to see what they had in store. Thankfully, I was not disappointed and I would be shocked if anyone else who has an appreciation for music is. Despite many line-up changes, with frontman Cameron Smith being the only original member, the group has stuck to their passionate sound and tear-jerking lyrics.
One of my favorite things about Hotel Books is their tendency to be forward while still being poetic. Run Wild, Young Beauty displays that perfectly. The album introduces itself with a light, almost simple, melodic tune before Cameron’s powerful voice comes over it with his even more powerful lyrics. Just like the first time Hotel Books had reached my ears, I found it hard to keep myself from getting emotional. It’s hard to even tell you about how beautiful the music itself is when my mind always wanders to the lyrics. The instrumentals itself is beautiful and emotional, in a much calmer way than the vocals. The contradiction is perfect. The group has delivered an incredible album, and they’ve definitely still stuck to their own unique sound- without being repetitive or sounding like they're trying too hard. As someone who is extremely enthusiastic about poetry and lyrics, all I want to do is tell you how meaningful and beautiful they are, but it's hard to do that without just copying and pasting my favorite lines. All I can tell you is that this album nearly broke the scale and gets a definite 10/10. Whether you're enjoying the weather on a nice day or in need of comfort, this album will be good for you. It's available for streaming on YouTube, Spotify and available for purchase through InVogue's website and iTunes.
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