Every new listen to this album going into it I forgot how much I enjoy it. Each track is emotionally strong in its own way- either in a sad or upbeat way. A song like I Need My Girl just makes me think. Playing it with eyes closed and just thinking. The experience I get from that is something I’ve not gotten from any other project.
This half English half French record left something to be desired. The rough acoustic sound and gritty folk style gave the album a lot of personality early on. Lisa’s vocals brought a ton of energy and emotion that made the first half feel very alive, but the further we pulled from the start the weaker the tracks got. The folk genre is something that I search enjoyment but the general mid I’ve found in it does not make the search more desirable.
Ben Howard the hidden gem goddamn. Despite being very soft and relaxing type music, I couldn’t help but be extremely excited while listening. The hazy guitar and distant vocals give Howard his own recognizable sound despite being within an overcrowded scene. Rivers In Your Mouth is my standout track of this record and really shows off his talents better than anything else on here.