Feature: Slowly Slowly – Forgiving Spree
Forgiving Spree captures Slowly Slowly at their most open and bold yet.
With influences spanning the likes of The Killers to Bruce Springsteen and John Farnham, and the raw emotion, anthemic energy, and the dynamic edge of artists like Gang of Youths, Stand Atlantic, and Pale Waves, Slowly Slowly’s stunning fifth record is both comfortingly familiar and refreshingly new.
Slowly Slowly resolve to face life’s challenges head-on. As introspective as it is expansive, Forgiving Spree from gritty Good Will Hunting-inspired anthem “Gimme The Wrench” to universe-spanning love song “All Time”, the infectious “How Are You Mine?”, ‘80s pop-tinged “That’s That”, heartfelt, emotional closer “Born Free”, and new single “Hurricane”.
Frontman and songwriter Ben Stewart had one mission when crafting this record:
“I wanted it to be a solid rock album with no filler on it. Every track is tightly packaged, made for the stage, and explosive”.
The result? A powerhouse nine-track record that captures Slowly Slowly’s signature knack for pairing deeply personal reflections with infectious melodies and arena-ready energy, pushing the four-piece’s sonic boundaries as they tackle emotions including love, loss, resilience and self-compassion.
A collection of songs that reflect the changes in Stewart’s life over the past few years, Forgiving Spree offers a raw and honest look at how his perception of the world has shifted.
Each track captures a specific emotion or moment, creating a deeply personal and universally relatable narrative.
It is an exploration of the evolving state of being present and realising that forgiveness – whether it’s forgiving others or himself – was key to unlocking a more peaceful life. Forgiving Spree isn’t centred on one theme, but rather a mosaic of experiences that together paint a picture of personal transformation.
Slowly Slowly‘s latest release Forgiving Spree is available to stream now via Nettwerk.
