The Start of Something Beautiful is Prince of Sweden’s Album Out Now
Good Day Noir Family,
Prince of Sweden’s The Start of Something Beautiful feels like an introspective journey across memory, identity, and emotion, painted in sonic tones that shift between nostalgia and discovery.
The Start of Something Beautiful is Prince of Sweden’s Album Out Now
The record opens with “James, I Can’t Stay,” a song that begins with a choral-like introduction, almost sacred in tone, before unfolding into a refined ballad.
There’s something timeless in its structure — it recalls the warmth of classic singer-songwriter traditions while carrying an understated modern elegance.
“St Pancras” follows with a guitar riff that recalls the shadowy pulse of Depeche Mode’s “I Feel You.” The track grows with deliberate tension, anchored by Prince of Sweden’s distinctive vocal phrasing and intricate melodic development. His songwriting is rich in contrast — tension and release, intimacy and distance — and this song embodies that balance beautifully.
“7.12” takes a slower turn, beginning with soft piano and faint guitar tones that evoke the sensation of fog slowly rolling in. Its melancholy lingers in a way that feels mysterious and grounding. The restrained instrumentation builds keep the listener in quiet anticipation, maintaining an emotional depth that resonates long after the track ends.
Then comes “Role Playing Games,” perhaps the album’s most surprising shift. The introduction of flutes and Eastern European flourishes gives it a rom-like energy that feels cinematic and full of motion. Meanwhile, “This Long Goodbye” circles back to rhythm-driven melancholy, its melodies gentle yet unforgettable. The title track’s patient pacing and dreamy tone mirror the album’s theme — the delicate process of beginning something new while still holding on to what came before.
“When Paris Wakes” bursts into color with a western-meets-espionage vibe. There’s swagger here — shades of Tarantino, echoes of seventies rock, and a cinematic edge that could soundtrack an early-morning chase through a waking city. The instrumental closer, “[glib outro],” feels almost like a carousel turning slowly in twilight — nostalgic, slightly eerie, but peaceful.
Prince of Sweden has crafted an album that bridges eras and emotions with rare finesse. The Start of Something Beautiful is both reflective and forward-looking — an elegant, moody, and cinematic collection that stays with you.
The Start of Something Beautiful is Prince of Sweden’s Album Out Now!
Cinematic!
The Start of Something Beautiful is Prince of Sweden’s Album Out Now
Recorded in the summer of 2024 at Zigzag Studio in Woolwich, London — a quirky rooftop space filled with vintage keyboards, synths, and eccentric percussion — this album captures the raw spirit of experimentation. Over a few weeks, Prince of Sweden worked alongside producer Tom Baird and longtime friend Ed on sax, shaping a concept album that follows a woman’s escape to Paris and a man’s pursuit across the city.
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