Hope Eats You Alive

Recorded February, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin.
New music from Wisconsin composer Scott Gendel.

Review

Hope Eats You Alive (8 tracks - 42 min, 45 sec) is an impressive collection of thematic pieces by composer Scott Gendel. Its centre piece is the 4-part work 'Hope Eats You Alive'. With its powerful and provocative subject matter, the heartfelt message punches its way forward in a constant barrage of beautifully delivered choral themes.

Oddly enough, it's was the shortest track on the album, 'Little Things' which really stuck with me. Whilst the other pieces have moments which sees the music occasionally zone out, 'Little Things' held my attention for every minute.

This is a wonderfully produced collection of emotionally driven works.

Darren Rea (Review Graveyard, UK)