Combining seven unique musicians, The Joy Hotel are almost folk/Americana’s answer to the Wu Tang Clan – a collection of artists with individual voices and techniques with a whole bigger than their considerable individual talents.  Opening with the gorgeous ‘I Decline’ , Ceremony is a combination of 50s Americana, far-out-prog-rock, delicate country and screaming shoegazing; all glued together will narratives about pain, heart-ache, failing relationships, and the confusion of growing into alleged maturity. Standout ‘Forever Tender Blue’ bleeds Chris Isaak type of heartbreak over lush two-part vocals into the loveliest, heart-warming, take on heartbreak whilst “Old Man’s Eyes”  (with upbeat Deacon Blue pop soul) and “Small Mercy” (downbeat  Ryan Adams Love is hell territory) showcase an album full of ideas and soul.