If 2022's The Children Of Scorpio was the debut album that turned people onto the world of Project Gemini aka Paul Osborne, Colours & Light is the body of work that will be buried deep into their hearts.
It is a majestic album, bringing together the worlds of folk rock, psych soundtracks and hazy cinematic funk. A growing confdence and ease emanate from the writing and production of this sophomore LP, bolstered by the reception to his standout debut. "It's a more layered and diverse record," Paul mentions, "with a more outward-looking, global sound, born out of the records I was listening to and the musicians I was lucky
enough to collaborate with". It feels relaxed yet self-assured, with a kaleidoscope
of sounds that twist together in a mesmerising fashion.
The theme of the album developed naturally through the lyrics Paul began writing.
A creative process both plagued and fed by insomnia, nourished by relationships,
entwined in emotions, nights out, nights in and the after- effects on the human
condition. Relatable themes yet seen through the prism of a soundscape that
takes in many a different culture and scene. From acid folk to psych- funk,
Francophile elements to Anatolian and Eastern inspirations, all interlocking and
rotating as one.
Released: April 2024
Cat: MRBLP301M
Label: Mr Bongo
