Wilderness

2008 sophomore solo album from the former lead singer of Suede and The Tears. Recorded and mixed in seven days and featuring only voice, strings and piano, Wilderness heralds an amazing new chapter in his life. Throughout his career it would be fair to say that Brett Anderson has never done anything by halves. At strategic points he has performed such a volte- face with his music that it has sometimes been hard for fans and critics to know what he is going to do next. This record is no exception, and is the most astounding record Brett has made in his entire career. Wilderness may well be the most haunting record you will hear all year. Detailing a love affair, the record displays all the heightened emotions of love and thus is joyous, bleak, euphoric, and reflective - and very beautiful. It's a record that is intense and stands outside of the mainstream and is all the better for it. Like all classic albums, its an album Brett Anderson had to make at this point in his life. BA Songs. 2008.