Aqualung - Memory Man
Reviewed by agloriousruin
British piano man Matt Hales, better known as Aqualung, returns with his third studio album in the form of the impressive Memory Man. The release of the album follows his piano-driven hit "Brighter Than Sunshine" from 2005's Strange And Beautiful, and while Memory Man is not a complete departure from its predecessor, it is certainly a different album altogether. Kicking off with the Muse-inspired "Cinderella," a track that shows the heavier side of Aqualung, the album successfully weaves through the heavy ("Black Hole"), the ambient ("Vapour Trails" and lead single "Pressure Suit") and the intensely beautiful ("The Lake"). Overall, Memory Man is a charmingly solid release and if ambient British rock is your speed, be sure to check this one out. [www.aqualung.net]