Souls in Motion is a meditation on growth.
Has there been a day when the lack of motivation consumes a familiar routine, and there’s a dread to perform simple tasks? Don’t fret; the empowering voice of Pastel’s Jack Yates addresses one’s self-worth and deservingness to exist in a world of people weighing them down. Pastel’s latest album, Souls In Motion, begins with an eye-opening track, “Heroes’ Blood,” in which Yates’ vocals declare, “Life won’t always be this way,” indicating the struggle he’s pushing through will change, coming back with, “I don’t look down anymore” at the end of the chorus, seeing the hope and potential in store for himself. This song takes a walking-paced journey with guitarists James and Joe Andersen’s riffs and chord progressions to blend behind Jack’s serene melodies perfectly.
According to Spotify and YouTube’s play count of 697,295 and 1.9k, a popular tune from Souls in Motion is “Deeper than Holy.” The biblical references show that this exposure was more than a life experience. The reverbs on the vocals perform a flawless setup for the call and response between the buildup into the chorus, transcending anyone’s ears into another dimension. This song was designed to give Yate’s perspective of what it’s like to encounter people who might question and point fingers at other people instead of living the life given to
them, in other words, minding their own business. Pastel’s tune has been thriving with an ecstatic audience since 2021. Thankfully, it made its way into the album, one of the core songs that carries the themes of empowerment and self-righteousness. The recurring themes of the vast majority of this album are awareness, encouragement, and emancipation. Any challenge presented to the band refrained them from any oppression. Giving Souls in Motion, a listen will inspire individuals to pursue their desires.
Pastel will be performing these songs around the UK on
1/19 – Nottingham, UK – Rough Trade Nottingham
1/20 – London, UK – Rough Trade East
1/22 – Bristol, UK – Rough Trade Bristol
2/13 – Newcastle Upon Tyne – The Cluny
2/14 – Liverpool, UK – Arts Club Liverpool – Loft
2/15 – Manchester, UK – Club Academy
This British band’s foreseeable future is looking brighter than the intellectual messages they’re
giving.
