Label:
Big Dada Recordings – BD286X / BORDER
Format:
Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Red
Country:
UK
Released:
03 Nov 2017
Genre:
Rock
Style:
Alternative Rock
London based Norwegian musician and singer-songwriter Anna Lela Bruland composes delicately bold lo-fi-inspired alternative rock under the alias EERA.
The elegantly raw Reflection of Youth explores newfound territory, leaping into the world of punchy guitar lines, barren drum grooves, and raucous yet controlled instrumentation.
Obvious touchstones for Reflection of Youth are Julia Holter, Angel Olsen and Sharon Van Etten. Songs like Living and I Wanna Dance are bristly combinations of grunge, motown and indie-rock on which Bruland’s voice crests atop the fray. There is also more than a dash of PJ Harvey in the dark folk stomps of Survived and Wise Man.
“There is exploration, frustration and uncomfortable pain in excess. But above all, Reflection of Youth is impeccable because it holds nothing back.” 9/10 – Loud
“Although sonically ominous, Reflection of Youth possesses a sophisticated breed of optimism which embodies itself through realism.” 8.5/10 – The 405
“The new album from Anna Lena Bruland – aka EERA – is a haunting album that perfectly suits the dark.” ★★★ – The Skinny
Tracklist
SIDE 1
A1 Living
A2 Beast
A3 Christine
A4 I Wanna Dance
A5 Survived
SIDE 2
B1 Watching You
B2 10,000 Voices
B3 Trust
B4 Wise Man
B5 Reflection Of Youth
