There will come a time in your life when you’ve just been through Hell and somehow survived. On Track No. 07, “The War is Over,” off The Sweetest Condition’s debut album, “Edge of the World,” you find yourself in the aftermath. You’re living in your own post-Apocalyptic isolation, nearly crippled by a devastating loss. Meanwhile, everyone around you seems perfectly happy, but you have not yet healed. You’re in agony, and the only thing that can save you from the pain is unleashing it into the world. But in your grief, you also find the strength to admit your faults and embrace your humanity.
PRESS REVIEWS:
“Even the album’s slower, moodier moments like ‘The War Is Over’ and ‘This Poison’ are simply too inviting, even with the distorted glitch effects of the latter track adding a touch of abrasion to augment its gloomy ambience.” –Ilker Yücel, ReGen Magazine, Baltimore, MD, May 19, 2016,
regenmag.com/reviews/the-sweetest-condition-edge-of-the-world/
"‘The War Is Over’ breaks the mold; we soon experience the powerful intensity and shift in the mood as we build to a powerful climax on this piece with grinding guitar over the various layered electronic loops and synth structures.” —Gothic Paradise, California, May 31, 2016,
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“‘The War is Over’ is a powerful, slowly-building song that relies heavily on Benson’s vocal tone to maintain its edginess, with the support of Milner’s music lying subtly beneath it until bursting forth midway through; excellent song-construction and delivery are equally responsible for this engaging hurt-and-anger ballad.” —Geoff Wilbur, Boston, MA, March 17, 2016,
geoffwilburmusic.com/2016/03/17/the-sweetest-condition-edge-of-the-world
“Songs such as ‘Miles Away’ and ‘The War Is Over’ hint at the personal stories and deeper meaningful passion within all of us. These are all songs made with care, passion and purpose. It is a rare privilege to review such music.” —John Crofts, Johannesburg, South Africa, 925|Rebellion, March 12, 2016,
925rebellion.com/the-sweetest-condition-edge-of-the-world/
“Lest you think ‘Edge of the World’ is filled with Leslie’s eardrum-melting ballads, this down-tempo number showcases a deliciously different side of her voice. On this track, she laments the emotional damage she’s suffered from a relationship that ended badly.” —Chuck Frey, Modern Synthpop, Wisconsin, Jan. 12, 2016,
modernsynthpop.com/the-sweetest-condition-end-of-the-world-review/