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February 21, 2026
Hen Ogledd: Discombobulated review
(Domino)Featuring taunts in Welsh, ‘bard rap’ and spirited jigs, the British quartet’s ragged, rich music underpins their vision for change
TL;DR
- The album offers a blend of fantasy and realism as a way of living.
- Lyrics address political themes like 'post-truth' and capitalism, alongside calls for grassroots resistance and collective action.
- Musical elements include Welsh taunts, 'bard rap,' euphoric choruses, and ragged yet richly populated arrangements with guest musicians.
- Fantastical storytelling about mythical elements and the natural world is presented not as escapism but as part of the album's political vision.
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