Lucy Fitzgerald 
There’s a really interesting story behind “… all her geese are swans”, by WENALLT STAR, and you can hear that sense of discovery in every part of the album. It doesn’t come across like a typical release. It feels more like a collection of moments that slowly unfold, each one shaped by a different spark of inspiration. The project started when David Lambert hit a creative block while working on a novel. Rather than forcing his way through it, he took a step back and immersed himself in reading, going through fourteen novels in fourteen weeks. While doing that, he experimented with the cut-up technique, eventually creating fourteen spoken texts that became the foundation of this album.
That idea alone gives the album a unique edge, but what really brings it to life is the collaboration. Over fourteen months, Lambert worked with several musicians, including Sean South, Stephen Hudson, Dave King, Liz Lenten, Duncan Chapman, Natalie Roe, and Lucy Leland. Each person adds something different, so every track has its own character while still feeling connected to the bigger picture. The spoken word approach gives everything a more personal tone. It’s not about chasing big hooks or predictable structures. It’s about letting the words breathe and allowing the music to support them subtly. Some tracks feel quiet and reflective, while others open up a bit more, but they all keep that same thoughtful energy.
I found myself getting more into it the longer I spent with it. It’s not the kind of album you rush through, and I like that it asks you to slow down and really listen. There’s a lot of freedom in how it’s put together, and that’s part of the charm. It doesn’t try to fit into a specific mold, and that makes it stand out in a very natural way. It’s creative, a bit unexpected, and clearly made with intention. If you’re looking for something that offers a different kind of listening experience, “… all her geese are swans” is definitely worth checking out.
Make sure you go follow WENALLT STAR across all platforms and keep up with what they’re doing, because projects like this don’t come around often, and while you’re at it, add a few tracks from “… all her geese are swans”, to your playlist so you can keep coming back to it whenever you’re in the mood for something thoughtful and a little different.
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