Haunting and blissful
Hhymn's debut full length album has been eagerly anticipated here at Room Thirteen and it delivers on the promise of the two fantastic, previously released singles 'Land Of Souls' and 'These Hands' (read our review of the latter here). "In The Depths" is a joyous record but also has moments of haunting beauty, often full of blissful, soaring melodies, sometimes melancholic but always sweetly so and backed by emotive vocals with a huge range and diversity of style able to turn themselves to any mood.
Nottingham five piece Hymn bring a distinctly British slant to alt-folk with a stark emotional core at the heart of the record, but musically their ability to turn from gentle dreaminess to swirling and infectious tunes in the blink of an eye means they call to mind acts from Bon Iver to Arcade Fire; with trumpet, organ and glockenspiel added to the solid guitar, bass and drums they are able to create some beautiful layers of sound that make you melt.
As well as the two brilliant singles, "In The Depths" has a host of other stand out moments; the wonderfully dreamy 'Wolves' which brings to mind Radiohead at their most thoughtful with slow trumpet adding an inspired sweetener; 'Girl Of Mind' is melodic and catchy with danceable beats and a hint of the theatrical and album closer 'On My Mind' is a belting end to the record, bringing together memorable riffs, sing along vocal lines and soaring trumpet to leave you on a high and longing to listen again.