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Another review is saying this 'could go way bigger, higher, noisier'. I am very glad it doesn't. Pared back and still very reflective. Every track becomes a recursive mantra that collapses in on itself (which also makes the album feel more like a collection of 9 singles). I've been listening to this for 3 months on/off and it is more potent with every listen.
Highlights: Say you love me, Everything is unreal (+ the Valentina Magaletti EDIT version), Staying here.
Absolutely excellent. Seen Raffy Bushman twice in person now and both times were amazing. Silver Lines and Horace are highlights but the whole EP is great.
Refreshing and a great joy to listen to. London has seen a indie jazz resurgence (of variable quality) over the past 5-10 years that has hardened my ears slightly to this style - I've seen some call it London Nu-Jazz. But this is a great kick in the butt. All 5 songs are great. The energy in Kaa is absolutely overwhelming in a good way.
Great, tightly wound tracks punctuated by judicious infusions of Middle Eastern influences.
Highlights: Jamil Jamal, The Space Between The Fish and The Moon, Bloom, Organ Eternal
5.5/10
Too much anxiety. Too messy. Small sprouts of an interesting style though.
Highlights: harvest sky, family and friends, obvious
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