Beautifully set up, with lyrics that genuinely fascinate and intrigue – Peter Doran captures a sense of timeless artistic wonder, with his superb new album All the World is Running on a Mystic Code.
Aptly mysterious and provocative by nature, the folk-blues guitar-play and gentle vocals of Mystic Code introduce this album in a way that feels both classic and unpredictable. And that quality rings throughout the project, but the genre varies – something made clear by the shift to a somewhat pop-rock-inspired Clockwork.
Another great song, even so, and clearly rooted amidst the lyrical depth and vocal distinction of Peter Doran, regardless of the diverse arrangement style.
Ten original songs weave together this story of the Mystic Code, and while there’s plenty to unpack and explore conceptually, which rewards and provides insight and reflection, the music is also – and importantly – an impressive and enjoyable place to escape into for a while.
Peter has crafted this with intention and care, and it shows. These songs are a joy to run through, and with each revisit, some new idea or inflection or moment connects that perhaps hadn’t before.
Absolutely worth knowing about this summer and beyond. Peter Doran’s voice, in both sound and substance, is a treat for the heart and mind alike.
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