Characters on the Wall
Inspiration
The album Characters on the Wall leans heavily into classic rock storytelling, drawing clear inspiration from Eagles—melodic, reflective, and built around atmosphere rather than urgency. It imagines a quiet room where the noise has faded, the stream is off, and the wall of characters becomes a backdrop for reflection. The songs carry a laid-back but confident tone, with warm guitars, steady rhythms, and lyrics that feel lived-in, focusing on memory, identity, and the long road rather than the quick win. The characters aren’t just nostalgic icons; they’re markers of who Olly was, who he is, and who he’s becoming. Characters on the Wall is about taking stock, finding peace in influence, and recognising that the things you loved growing up still guide you—just in quieter, more grounded ways.
Tracklist
1. The Pop Room
2. Corners Sharp
3. Neon Chat
4. Sold When Gone
5. Dip the Sack
6. Characters on the Wall
7. Shadows in the Glass
8. When the Screen Lit Up
9. Characters on the Wall (Reprise)
10. The Pop Room (Remix)
2. Corners Sharp
3. Neon Chat
4. Sold When Gone
5. Dip the Sack
6. Characters on the Wall
7. Shadows in the Glass
8. When the Screen Lit Up
9. Characters on the Wall (Reprise)
10. The Pop Room (Remix)