I Dreamt I Had Insomnia is Blindness & Light’s Album Out Now
Good Day Noir Family,
Colin Potter has long been an artist known for his ability to push the boundaries of sound and mood, and his latest project with Blindness & Light, I Dreamt I Had Insomnia, continues this tradition in fascinating ways.
I Dreamt I Had Insomnia is Blindness & Light’s Album Out Now
The journey begins with “Butterfly,” a track that feels like a collision between U2’s soaring 1980s anthems and the rich, psych-tinged textures of the 60s.
The rhythm here is magnetic, setting a groove that holds the listener in place while layers of atmospheric guitar twirl above.
The track has a dreamlike quality, but it also suggests a sense of restless energy, as if the butterfly’s flight is delicate and unpredictable.
Next comes “Shards,” a powerful piece that builds on its fiery momentum. The track features some stunning epic guitar work that feels sharp and driven, like shards of glass breaking through the air, with a pounding, disruptive drumline to match.
But what gives this song its depth is the way it balances its intensity with a sense of space, thanks to the delicate orchestral strings that float above the more aggressive elements.
The background vocals are hypnotic, adding an almost otherworldly charm to the song’s futuristic atmosphere.
“Mersey Bell” follows, ushering in a darker mood reminiscent of the atmospheric indie and post-punk vibes of the late 80s and 90s. There’s a sense of tension throughout the track, as if navigating through shadowy streets in the early hours.
It’s brooding, yet somehow still feels expansive, like a vast urban landscape at night, filled with mystery and longing.
The album takes an unexpected turn with “Lament To A Fading Dream,” which opens with a soft, pastoral quality, almost bucolic in its simplicity. The vocals here recall the more introspective moments of R.E.M.’s catalog, with a gentle delivery that contrasts nicely with the darker edges of the album.
The song evolves in a way that highlights its uniqueness, moving from light to darker, more melancholy spaces, creating a sense of dreaming while awake.
That sense of dreamy contemplation continues on “Your Solitude,” a track that once again echoes R.E.M. but with a more cinematic twist. The use of keys here is particularly striking, adding a cinematic flair that feels like the soundtrack to an unfolding movie scene.
The melody sticks with you, and there’s an emotional resonance that lingers long after the song ends, a testament to the track’s ability to cut deep without ever feeling overbearing.
In “Love Redacted,” there’s a vintage quality at play, with a rhythmic pulse that feels almost acid-tinged, like a forgotten classic from the early 90s. The guitars have a gritty, almost psychedelic quality, adding texture and warmth to the song.
It’s a song that feels like it belongs in an alternate timeline, a nod to the past while remaining firmly grounded in its own moment.
“All On You” takes the album in a more introspective direction, with a lullaby-like quality that serves as a moment of respite, drawing them into a meditative state before sending them off into new emotional terrain.
The song’s minimalist arrangement and layered vocals evoke a sense of distance and intimacy at once, quietly ushering the listener into a deeper state of thought.
The album closes with “Letter To Future Generations,” which wraps things up with a striking sense of futurism, subtly laced with echoes of the past.
The tremolo guitar creates a haunting divide, as if the song is pulling listeners between two worlds—one that feels just within reach, but also impossibly far away.
It’s a fitting end to an album that’s introspective and expansive, with its blend of personal reflection and sweeping, otherworldly visions.
I Dreamt I Had Insomnia is Blindness & Light’s Album Out Now!
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I Dreamt I Had Insomnia is Blindness & Light’s Album Out Now
Blindness & Light are an informal collective from the UK stretching from Anglesey to North Yorkshire and many places in between.
10 musicians were involved in this album. Colin M Potter is singer/songwriter/guitarist. Helen Reynolds provided backing vocals on 7 out of the 8 tracks on this album. Melodica was performed by post-punk legend Henry Priestman. Here are the full credits for “I Dreamt I Had Insomnia”.
Performed by Colin M. Potter plus additional, vital contributions made by Chris Hall (bass on LTAFD and All On You), Helena Doughty (cornet on Shards), Paul McConnell (bass on Mersey Bell), Helen Reynolds (backing vocals on all except All On You), Rob Griffiths (bass on Butterfly), Glenn Welman (drums on all except Butterfly, All On You, Love Redacted), Melisa Dopazo (bass on Shards, Your Solitude and LTFG), Junior Dayvis (backing vocals on All On You) and Henry Priestman (melodica on All On You).
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