An emotional, genre-defying odyssey that redefines the boundaries of modern instrumental music
About eight after their acclaimed debut, Dublin’s Overhead, The Albatross make a stunning comeback with I Leave You This—a genre-defying, deeply human record that fuses post-rock, electronica, neoclassical textures, and cinematic storytelling. Written in part as a tribute to their late friend Paul Lynch, the album channels grief, love, and catharsis into a sonic experience that’s as technically rich as it is emotionally raw.
From the explosive opener “Your Last Breath” to the moving closer “Paul Lynch,” the album traverses a vast emotional landscape. Spoken word passages, mournful strings, swirling synths, and eruptive guitar work collide to form a sound that recalls the likes of the forgotten Aereogramme, God Is An Astronaut, 65daysofstatic, and Ólafur Arnalds—yet feels wholly original. Tracks like “L’Appel du Vide,” “At Sea,” and “Miss Na Kita” alternate between delicate introspection and chaotic, danceable energy, blurring lines between genres with remarkable finesse.
More than just a return, ‘I Leave You This’ – released in both physical/digital via Nice Weather For Airstrikes (Poly-Math, VLMV…) – is a reinvention. It’s a meditation on loss that celebrates life, built on lush arrangements, rhythmic daring, and emotional truth. Overhead, The Albatross have crafted one of the year’s most powerful and unforgettable albums—one that lingers long after the final note.
