Jealousy, envy, and all the negativity in between form the bedrock of A Permanent Shadow’s latest classic sounding alternative rock piece. With a voice and musical arrangement that heavily leans into the influence of the ground-breaking work of David Bowie, particularly ‘Space Oddity’. There’s a luxury to this track, a grandiose and palatial atmosphere that the band creates with textures and soundscapes that overwhelm and envelope you. The synthesizer is the track’s highlight, a beacon of shimmering starlight that beams over the entire piece with a sparkling flair and opulence. It’s a ballad, but far from a conventional one, more of a projection into the ether that ‘Shining Star’ becomes.
A new album by A Permanent Shadow is scheduled for release in early 2022. If you’re a fan of classic rock, ‘Shining Star’ is bound to excite you through its unique spin on the Bowie model. That edginess, that variety, and that experimentation is unique. For its sheer scale, its powerful emotion, and its ambition alone, it’s well worth a listen.