Fresh-faced and full of ideas, The Human Eyes explore its subtle musical talent in its debut album Guiding Eyes For The Blind.
Originating from Chapel Hill, the band already has a highly enthusiastic group of local followers who are endeared by the band’s intriguing lyrics and memorable harmonies.
The second track “Born To Die” is an upbeat tune with an addictive hook that appeals to a broader audience. This track illustrates the band’s ability to successively combine doleful lyrics with an optimistic and promising melody. Listeners are left feeling strangely resigned yet hopeful about their own lives.
The next track “It’s Not The Same Without You” takes a similar upbeat approach to lost love. The song sounds like it belongs in a John Hughes movie with the disco-rooted keyboard. After hearing it once, listeners won’t be able to get the line “it’s not the same without you” out of their heads.
However, the poetic ingenuity comes from the lyrics of “I Am Gone.” A low-key instrumental accompaniment fittingly gives the verses center stage. With insightful lines like “she wants pedals on her feet” and “there’s gravel on the breeze,” listeners realize that the songs are just as much about the ornate messages as they are about the rhythms and notes.
The group has already found its distinct sound but additional instruments such as a banjo or mandolin to add interest could really optimize this band’s potential.
The LP shows great promise for what this band can accomplish and what boundaries it can push. Listeners will look forward to what direction the band takes in future albums.
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