Vic Purple just dropped a new album called “A Girl in a Frame”. It’s one of those records that feels simple on the surface but keeps pulling you back in the more you sit with it. No big drama or long intro here, just a clean start with “When You Smile” and it really sets the tone right away. It’s soft, gentle and easy to follow. The rhythm is steady, the instruments are warm and everything flows in a smooth way.
“Color Of Life” shifts things a bit. It’s got this slightly strange sound design, but not in a bad way at all. It actually gives the track some personality. The vocals stay smooth and relaxed and the production is tight and sounds professional. That balance shows up a lot across the whole album.
Then “Peace In Mind” comes in and honestly, this one stands out. The lyrics are more personal and more raw. The vocal delivery is not perfect in a polished way, but that’s what makes it work. The light harmonies sitting behind his voice just lift it enough. We kept going back to this one. “A Scull In A Frame” (yeah, that title sticks) keeps things simple again, but the little owl sounds in the background? That was a nice touch. Small detail, but it adds a bit of atmosphere without taking over the track.
Midway through, “Nurse A Falling Star” is smooth and well put together. The production choices here are really solid. Nothing is out of place and the vocals just glide over everything. The same goes for “Let Me Ride” which has a nice catchy hook. This one is easy to remember after one listen and the mix work is balanced all the way through.
“I Will Pay You In Gold” keeps that simple style going with a good rhythm and clean production. Then “Moon Dog” adds a bit more going on in the background, slightly busier, but still easy to listen to. It never gets messy. “At The Mountain Top” is another highlight. The singing here is stronger and the melodies stick. You can tell a lot of care went into building this track, from the instrumental to the vocal layers.
And then “We Will Sail” closes the album. Honestly, this is how you end a record. It has this emotional and slightly haunting vibe that makes you want to go back and start again. The whole album comes from a personal place too, inspired by a painting tied to family and ideas about youth, dreams and even heavier moments in life. You can feel that in the lyrics, even when things stay simple.
Vic Purple shows real skill here. The guy can produce, build instrumentals and deliver vocals that feel natural and honest. Nothing is fake here, it’s just clean work that has so much character.
We really enjoyed this one. It’s the kind of album you throw on without thinking and end up playing again. We’ll definitely be adding a few tracks to our playlist and keeping an eye on what Vic Purple does next.
