Devon Williams - Gilding The Lily (2014)

Devon started recording Gilding The Lily with long-time associate Jorge Elbrecht (Lansing-Dreiden, Violens, Ariel Pink) immediately after completing Euphoria, and over the intervening two years the songs steadily evolved, mirroring changes in Williams life that include marriage and multiple intercontinental relocations! From album opener Deep In The Back of Your Mind through first single Flowers and the lushly romantic Will You Let Go Of My Heart? Williams has honed his trademark blend of power-pop, orchestrated soft-rock and layered, melodic jangle-pop to a perfect edge. The elegant Games is a great example of what Devon does best " complex emotions played against a driving pop tune. It's these contrasts that enliven Gilding The Lily and the consummate skill with which Williams arranges and executes his beautiful songs that mark him as a truly unique talent.