Dutch '80s inspired quintet Morgendust did not waste time coming up with a follow-up for their Monuments of Men, which was released only a couple of months ago. The Art of Breaking kicks off with the political lead single High Horse, an in-your-face anthem that is part satire and part serious about the worldwide rise of right-wing idiots, but the rest of the tracks are keeping it closer to home: a nameless protagonist at a party with all the other guests being lonely as well (Can't Escape) and wanting to shut out the outside world to find some peace of mind (Sunblinds).
There is a token ballad about feeling guilty and ashamed (Broke Your Heart), with keyboards acting as a string section, but they saved the best for last. Old One starts out as a gentle song that becomes powerful as the track progresses, a trick that will be familiar to Marillion fans, albeit with more adventurous percussion bits.
Morgendust:
Marco de Haan: vocals, guitars, drums
Iwan Blokzijl: keyboards, production
Goemel van Tienhoven: guitars
René Westra: bass
The Art of Breaking is a self-released EP. Buy it from their website.
Tracks:- High Horse
- Can't Escape
- Sunblinds
- Broke Your Heart
- Old One
HCTF review of Monuments of Men
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