The Sunmill bursts onto the music scene with their electrifying debut album, The Art of Burning Bridges. The trio band hails from Highland and is known to deliver honest, wildly fun and loud music. The Sunmill are not just about making music, they’re turning feelings into songs that hit like a late-night text that you probably should have never sent but did anyway.
The album “The Art of Burning Bridges” feels like a chaotic road trip through sarcasm, heartbreak and the type of emotional rollercoaster we’ve all ridden at least once. It’s not a clean ride and it’s not calm but that is what makes it a special ride. The band doesn’t lean on perfection, they’re real and they’re on full display with their catchy hooks and guitar riffs.
The Art of Burning Bridges begins with the track “Take Me Away” an energetic song that kicks things off with a bang. The drums are playful and the tambourine sparkles give it that old school rock vibe. It’s a song about wanting to run away from life, love and maybe even yourself – an escape from it all but instead of sadness, it feels light like you’re screaming out your feelings with a smile on your face.
Next song on the album is “Rock and Roll” a goofy song about being in a rock band. This song is about loving the stage and showing us that not every song has to be about deep meanings. It’s okay to just enjoy the thrill of playing music. The song is a celebration of what The Sunmill are doing, and they do it with a charm.
Every album has a song that stands out, the one song you can’t stop listening to and for this album, that song is “Burning Bridges”. The bass groove pulls you in and the guitar sparks like fireworks, and the chorus is one that sticks to your head for days. The lyric is honest “Yeah I keep burning bridges, burn them down to the ground, yeah it must be sickness.” This is a confession from someone who knows they’re messing up but just can’t stop.
The track’s ability to mix sadness and swagger is beyond genius. The lyrics has regret hiding behind a sarcastic smile but instead of wailing about it, you’re dancing through fire – guitars blazing, drums thumping and hearts wide open. It is the perfect middle point of the album, both musically and emotionally.
The track “Not Going Home” is driven by one of the coolest bar lines on the entire record. It’s the type of song that makes you walk a little faster, drive a little farther or make you feel like the main character in a personal movie. It’s an intense energy but never overwhelming.
“Whispering Words” takes a dreamy turn as things get slow with soft harmonies. It’s a moment of Calm in the midst of Chaos and a deep breathe between the shouts. You can feel the magic in this song and the vulnerability that The Sunmill are not afraid to show then comes “Johnny Appleseed” the final track and what a way to go out. The wild drums and the burst of energy all make you feel like the whole album is ending with a dramatic goodbye. The way it builds and crashes is exciting as if the band is saying, That’s it, we gave you everything we had” and in all honesty they did give it their best, it is evident in every track.
The Art of Burning Bridges is not just a collection of songs; it is a complete experience. It’s the sound of late nights, broken hearts, awkward text messages, and the strange joy of knowing you’re not alone in your mess. The Sunmill are not trying to be perfect, they in fact are celebrating that everything isn’t perfect.
The Art of Burning Bridges is the kind of music that makes you feel seen, even if you’re not ready to admit it loud.
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