WEATHERING STORMS: THE ADMIRALS’ ROOTS EPIC WHEN THE RAIN FALLS
There is a moment before a storm breaks when the air feels heavy with possibility. That sense of anticipation runs through The Admirals’ compelling album, When The Rain Falls, a richly layered roots reggae project that asks difficult questions about freedom, responsibility, and human connection.
Serving as a spiritual successor to 2019’s Sail for Tomorrow, The Admirals shift focus inward on their latest release before widening its gaze. Where the earlier release examined indifference through the lens of community, this evocative collection flips the compass. Beginning with the individual, it organically expands into a broader conversation about collective action and shared purpose.
Listeners received an early glimpse through the singles Stand Firm and Don’t You Go. Both tracks hinted at the thoughtful songwriting and musical confidence that define the record.
FREEDOM BEGINS WHEN WE LEARN HOW TO STAND FIRM IN A STORM
At its core sits a simple yet powerful question: “When the rain falls, what do you do?” Here, rain becomes a metaphor for crisis and life’s unexpected turns. Rather than offering easy answers, we are encouraged to use reason and critical thinking.
The album unfolds a narrative arc following the course of one day. We begin on a calm morning, travelling through gathering clouds and a cleansing storm, before arriving at a peaceful night.
Ambient effects created by foley artist Matteo Brenko deepen the experience, while the self-produced band’s attention to each detail remains evident throughout. Its visual aesthetic is perfectly matched by Emma Michieletto’s striking cover art.
As the artists note, “Her illustrations follow the climate and philosophical narrative of the concept, translating the journey from storm to calm into imagery.”
By matching roots riddims with human vulnerability, The Admirals extend an open invitation to listeners to begin a dialogue. We are reminded that when the rain falls, it is always easier to weather together.
WHEN THE RAIN FALLS TRACKLIST
01. Open The Window
02. Stand Firm
03. All Of Us
04. Nasty Times
05. Peer Pressure
06. Take A Breath
07. Don’t You Go
08. Tightropes
09. Heavy Thoughts
10. Sheer Drop
11. Astray
12. Till I Fit In
13. Fall Apart
14. Hope Is A Rebel
15. Somewhere You’ll Find
16. Let The Rhythm Guide You
17. When The Rain Falls – Alternate Version
18. Into Wilderness – Alternate Version
19. Deep Dive – Alternate Version
ABOUT THE ADMIRALS
Blending Jamaican roots reggae with their own contemporary edge, Italian collective The Admirals have built a reputation for honest songwriting and a distinctive sound since 2017. Drawing members from Treviso and Pordenone, they channel direct energy and thoughtful lyricism into every release.
Now a ten-piece, with two new backing vocalists, When The Rain Falls is a milestone album that plants their roots firmly in the present.
