With Bonus Tracks & Remixes, out November 21, Fernando’s Eyes offers a reflective and beautifully curated closing statement to the Center of Your World era—one defined by introspection, atmospheric soundscapes, and an intimate creative rebirth for Fernando Honorato. While Center of Your World marked the Swedish songwriter’s solo debut, this companion compilation feels like the final brushstroke on a painting that demanded more space to breathe.
Honorato, widely known as the lead vocalist and principal songwriter of Principe Valiente, has spent nearly two decades crafting a sonic identity rooted in post-punk tension, dream-pop haze, and darkwave melancholy. His evocative baritone and cinematic compositions have earned his band a global following, with albums like Choirs of Blessed Youth, Oceans, and Barricades becoming cornerstones of modern dark pop. With the duo’s latest record, In This Light (2024), the music turned softer, more spacious, and more introspective—an evolution that paved the way for Fernando’s Eyes.
Bonus Tracks & Remixes extends that journey even further. Rather than presenting itself as a standalone release, the compilation acts like a creative diary from the Center of Your World sessions. It gathers every remix produced during the album’s creation—some previously used as B-sides, others never before heard—and pairs them with bonus tracks originally intended for the record, including a striking cover of White Lies’ 2013 track “Change.” The choice of this song feels intentional: White Lies’ melancholy grandeur mirrors the emotional terrain Honorato so often explores.
One of the strengths of this collection is its collaborative spirit. Remix contributors include artists who share a natural creative bond with Honorato, such as Danish post-punk band The Foreign Resort and Finnish multi-instrumentalist Jaakko Eino Kalevi. Each brings a different texture and emotional angle, expanding the sonic world of Center of Your World without fragmenting it. Even with varied hands shaping the sound, the compilation remains cohesive—held together by Honorato’s unmistakable melodic language.
The new material enriches the experience further. Tracks that didn’t make the original album now find their place, offering glimpses into alternate emotional paths and creative what-ifs. They reveal the depth of the sessions and the careful thought behind what ultimately shaped the final album. Instead of feeling like leftovers, these pieces act as missing puzzle fragments, completing the emotional arc.
As a whole, Bonus Tracks & Remixes feels tailor-made for autumn and winter listening. Its atmosphere is cool but comforting, its tone inquisitive rather than grand. It’s the type of record meant for quiet evenings—when the world slows down enough for reflection to take hold. In that way, it echoes Center of Your World perfectly: melancholic yet hopeful, spacious yet undeniably human.
This compilation may close a chapter, but it also hints at Honorato’s next evolution. With his first solo album behind him and a new creative period ahead, Fernando’s Eyes stands at an exciting threshold—one where intimate storytelling, textured production, and emotional honesty continue to guide the way.
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