New Me, Same Us is the quintessential Little Dragon album. Their sound is distilled into every note. Quite what that sound is though, is impossible to pin down. The only thing that is clear – they’re back at the top of their game.
Their ability to stitch together pop sensibilities with a plethora of unique sounds, sets them apart from the already overflowing quagmire of electronic-pop.
Tirzah has made 11 raw, honest, and beautifully unusual pop songs that will remain with you whether you like it or not, bringing you back time and time again, motivated by your devotion to this record.
It’s this passion for the peculiar that makes this album so bewitching; forcing the listener to return again and again to pick apart its various shades and subtleties.
All That Must Be continues where its predecessor left off, but with FitzGerald taking a more organic approach to his song writing – focusing on the piano and blending live sounds with the synthetic beats of his debut.
Although he may be the keystone that holds this record together, Russell seems more comfortable behind the boards, letting the talents of his collaborators take centre stage.
Each sophisticated melody and harmony may seem jarring and sometimes uncomfortable – as is the way with jazz music – but underneath the spiritual solos and out-there notes, there is a simple, familiar sound – and here lies the beauty of the Harmony Of Difference.