Artist: The Olympic Symphonium

Title: More in Sorrow Than in Anger

Label: Forward Music Group

Released: November 11th 2008

Reviewed by: Lauren Konrad (Winnipeg Correspondent)

Why do we become sad? If you feel this question is too broad, sit back and allow The Olympic Symphonium to musically narrow your answers by providing you with truth-filled songs in their latest album More in Sorrow Than in Anger.

In an eclectic mixture of instruments and feature artists, this east-coast trio offers lyrical wisdom through apparent life experience and personal struggle. Through the thick gloom most of the melodies perspire, listeners are still able to form clear shape of each song’s unique and sincere reflections of reality.

According to Wolves, Hawks and Kites; “(The Olympic Symphonium) have crafted a layered and inviting listen that is the sonic equivalent of wrapping yourself in a warm blanket.” The albums second track, ‘Intention’s Alone’ is a composition of back-woods country and folk roots genre. The emotional research intimately presented throughout the album by band members, Nick Cobham, Kyle Cunjak and Graeme Walker, will leave anyone feeling far from lonely but perhaps a bit grey.

Other songs throughout the album set a less charming tone in the nostalgic tracks of ‘Blood from a stone” and ‘Dead Man’s Inn’. It is in these specific songs the distressing melodies are matched well with cheerless words.

If you are looking to re-energize yourself through an upbeat and enthusiastic sound, I would not suggest tossing on the latest album from The Olympic Symphonium. However, I would highly recommend playing More in Sorrow Than in Anger, in times where comfort through song is needed.

Track List

01. You Win Some, You Lose Some

02. Intentions Alone

03. The Note

04. Side By Side

05. Blood from a Stone

06. Malleable
07. Dead Man's Inn
08. Travellin' Song

09. Oh Dear
10. Through the Day