The lush, polished production and smooth, clear vocals recall classic female-group R&B of the '90s, and to some extent, even '60s Motown, but with solidly contemporary sensibilities. It's been quite a while since I've heard an album so infused with pure pleasure - it's like manuka honey ointment for all of the emotional and physical wounds inflicted on us this year. Catch Up, the most trendy pop number, is not as strong as the rest of the album. While side A is somewhat faster paced, side ...
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