Last Charge of the Light Horse presents: Year of the Horse
A 19-track collection that moves between classic forms and restless experimentation.
Framed as a four-sided set, Year of the Horse is a comprehensive collection of songs from Last Charge of the Light Horse, designed with the pacing of a full-length vinyl experience in mind. The album is also available as a deluxe double LP through Bandcamp.
The album opens with “This is Where,” a track that sets a measured tone while hinting at the album’s wider ambitions. A clean drum break gives way to a mid-tempo structure that nods to 60s psychedelic pop, but the execution stays grounded in a modern indie rock aesthetic.
Across its four sides, the record stretches into a broad survey of styles without losing its center. “Gateway Car” leans into Americana, carrying a road-worn sensibility that hints at the artist's eclectic background. Elsewhere, the album takes sharper turns. “Running My Finger Along The Scar” shifts into a funk-informed groove, driven by a prominent bass line and syncopated guitar rhythms.
“There The Winter Ends” brings in minimal electronic textures, adding space and contrast without overwhelming the organic core of the album. That balance becomes most apparent on “Spoken,” where a shuffle rhythm and straightforward pop-rock structure highlight the songwriting at its most immediate.
By the closing stretch, Year of the Horse presents itself as a carefully sequenced collection rather than a loose assortment. Its variety feels considered, giving each stylistic shift a clear place within the whole.