GoGo Penguin – Everything Is Going To Be Ok (Sony/XXIM, 2023)
Groundbreaking British band GoGo Penguin has released yet another fantastic recording that places them at the top tier of progressive music. Although their initial sound focused on creating electronic-sounding music using acoustic instruments, “Everything Is Going To Be Ok” presents a new side of the trio. This time, GoGo Penguin experiments with electronic sounds using modular synths, despite their initial reluctance, and the result is remarkable. Throughout the entire album, GoGo Penguin deliver impeccable musicianship, finely crafted compositions that grab your attention from the very first second.
“Everything Is Going To Be Ok” was developed during challenging times marked by loss. The studio served as a sanctuary for the group members during a grieving period, and the resulting album is a celebration of life’s uplifting moments. It reinforces the notion that through hardships, we emerge more resilient, and that everything will be alright, as reflected by song titles such as “You’re Stronger Than You Think” and “Sanctuary.”
The trio comprises Chris Illingworth on piano and synthesizers; Nick Blacka on double bass, electric bass, and synthesizers; and Jon Scott on drums.