On their 17th album, Lotus Bridge, The Monochrome Set — led by the enduring creative force of Bid and Warren — demonstrate that decades into their career, they remain a band unwilling to stagnate. Drawing from their post-punk roots, the record blends jangly, punky songwriting with a more intimate soundscape, evoking a cocktail of influences that range from classic crooners to an electric Ennio Morricone atmosphere, all anchored by Athen Ayren's distinctive keyboard work.
Lotus Bridge is being celebrated as one of the strongest entries in the band's storied discography, praised for its technical and deeply interesting instrumentation alongside a freedom of songwriting that feels both confident and exploratory. The album journeys through introspective corners and moments of quiet brilliance, closing with the gentle, benedictory "Our Sweet Souls" — leaving listeners with a sense of profound quietude that lingers long after the needle lifts.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Tapete Records
- Genre: Rock, Pop
- Release Date: 03/13/2026
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TRACKS
A1. Lotus Bridge
A2. Diaphanous
A3. The Abominations Of Hubert
A4. Jenny Greenlocks
A5. Arcadia
B1. Athanatoi
B2. Leander
B3. Map Of The Night Sky
B4. Polaris Aa
B5. Our Sweet Souls
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