I Will Be Your Blue Sky‘ is the latest album by Victims of the New Math. Featuring 10 tracks, the album invites listeners in the lo-fi rock music of this one-man band. Its sound is distinct, clear, and intriguing, mainly composed of synths, crackles, and guitars, with some eccentric surprises sprinkled throughout. The artist delves into themes of love, loneliness, loss, and rejection with profound honesty and a hint of peculiarity

The album kicks off intensely with ‘We Go Round‘, which brings to mind of British Rock from the 2000s, featuring a quasi-robotic voice expressing the artist’s emotions. On the other hand, ‘Sleeping on Airplanes‘ is soft and melodic, perfect for driving on an open road or relaxing (perhaps even sleeping) on an airplane. ‘Number Twelve Everything‘ reflects pessimism about the digitalized reality of our modern world, echoing the sorrow and despair many artists feel about the challenges that they face. The tone shifts to a more personal one with ‘I Won’t Break Your Heart‘, which matches its warm message of love affection and trust with a natural sound, leading smoothly into ‘By Ourselves‘ with its stripped-down six-string and electro sounds. ‘Into the Sun‘ stands out with promising drums and a slightly more rock-oriented vibe than the other tracks. Its positive and optimistic lyrics contrast with the rest of the album, portraying Victims of the New Math’s characteristic sound in an upbeat and cheerful manner. ‘Radio Jets‘ embodies perfectly the essence of the band’s genuine sound, with all its distinct elements merging together perfectly. If every music album has a song that encapsulates its essence, ‘Radio Jets‘ would be it. ‘Can’t Find My Way Home‘ feels like the artist is reading from their diary, evoking nostalgia with the sharp sound of the electric guitar. ‘The Sun Is Gonna Shine‘ takes on a more philosophical tone, reminding listeners that everything “is up to you”. Last but not least, ‘Polaroid‘ serves as a soft and calm outro, delivering a tender message to a loved one and promising completion in a relationship.

Overall, I Will Be Your Blue Sky is an unexpected yet very pleasant surprise. Its sound is fresh and interesting combined with lyrics that carry the listener away. It’s a contemporary album that delves into our bleak modern reality, which balances between numbers and love hope and desperation connection and desolation.

Manos Kallimikrakis