The second album from the OVO R&B duo wades into the thick fog of heartbreak but stays grounded by the delicate and powerful voice of Daniel Daley and the shadowy, cinematic beats of Ninteen85.
With the cohesive and captivating Morning After, dvsn have used soothing vocals and layered beats to paint a sonic portrait of modern R&B.
These songs are more straightforward and plaintive than poetic or analytical, which is forgivable given the catchiness and precision of dvsn’s melodies. They focus mostly on the nuance and thoughtfulness in Daley’s vocals, but Jefferies adds some more acoustic sounds into dvsn’s minimal moodiness with mixed results.
This album improves on Sept. 5th and maintains the incredible production that made the album so good.
Fav Tracks: Nuh Time / Tek Time, Keep Calm, Think About Me, Don’t Choose, You Do, Morning After, Cant Wait, Claim, Conversations In A Diner
Least Fav Tracks: P.O.V.
Growth is discernable in this offering and its an elegant finish that can get them into a conversation. I am still waiting for them to make an accessible song that is not catering to a niche vibe. I feel like it would demonstrate some decent range and control . Then they can choose to go back niche because I can't help but think they are shooting in the dark hoping they land a commercial hit . I dunno.
Rant aside , the tracks on this are longstanding with depth. The story weaving is decent of ... read more
Growth is discernable in this offering and its an elegant finish that can get them into a conversation. I am still waiting for them to make an accessible song that is not catering to a niche vibe. I feel like it would demonstrate some decent range and control . Then they can choose to go back niche because I can't help but think they are shooting in the dark hoping they land a commercial hit . I dunno.
Rant aside , the tracks on this are longstanding with depth. The story weaving is decent of ... read more
1 | Run Away 2:20 | 86 |
2 | Nuh Time / Tek Time 5:40 | 85 |
3 | Keep Calm 4:44 | 83 |
4 | Think About Me 4:06 | 79 |
5 | Don't Choose 3:41 | 74 |
6 | Mood 3:35 | 73 |
7 | P.O.V. 3:36 | 75 |
8 | You Do 4:14 | 71 |
9 | Morning After 4:29 | 84 |
10 | Can't Wait 3:13 | 74 |
11 | Claim 3:08 | 77 |
12 | Body Smile 4:39 | 85 |
13 | Conversations in a Diner 4:03 | 83 |
#40 | / | Clash |