S. Carey - Watercress - 12" EP Vinyl Record

There’s a lively, clean strum that introduces ‘Watercress', bringing a welcoming burst of hope. It marks a refreshing shift from the last time we checked in with S. Carey, who was feeling heavy-hearted on 2022’s ‘Break Me Open’ — full of sorrow and reflection after losing a big love. Now, ‘Watercress’ starts us off with a joyful, hopeful tone. It’s true that watercress only grows in clear, shallow waters, and for Sean Carey, those are the very places he naturally returns to — to fish, reflect, and grow. Seasons have gone by, and he’s spent time healing in the water, flowing and still. His pieces have been gathered and beautifully reassembled. Of course, a hint of wistfulness always lingers in S. Carey’s music, but here, it’s the kind of wistfulness you feel on a bright, crisp October morning, full of promise and renewal.