You have to admire the way that The Heard Eye effortlessly mix optimism and hope with the grooviest of music. And you can tell that they fully understand that if and when you are lucky enough to obtain a public platform, as successful bands will do, you should make the most of that privileged position not only to deliver the sonic goods but also to have something to say. Not doing so is missing a golden opportunity, surely?
And so whilst it is easy to marvel at the way the band deliver a subtle and seductive blend of roots and rock, an infusion of addictive blues and soulful sonics, pop-accessible melodies and understated guitar licks, you can also respect their lyrical sentiments.
Songs that try to change the world don’t have to be overtly political, and The Heard Eye don’t pick a side; they merely ask us to cast our eyes around, look at the world the powers-that-be, the politicians and populists, have created, and ask if we are honestly happy with it. I’m sure that few would say yes. And this goes beyond party or policy, even society or country; ‘Cry For Love,’ like much of their music, gets to the heart of what it means to be human.
Are we happy with the hunger and disharmony, the inequality and the lack of empathy, the dispassion and disconnection? The world is changing faster than ever; our attitudes need to change to meet the new challenges. Okay, we might not be able to change the world, but we can change the way we conduct ourselves within it. Will that be enough? Perhaps not, but it is a start!
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