Brooklyn trio of long-locked songstresses Au Revoir Simone are back with the long-awaited followup to their last album from 2007 - this time they bring us "Still Night, Still Light", a study in contrasts delivered by vintage keyboards, a drum machine, and three ethereal voices. Just released on May 19th, this new body of work proves to be more sophisticated than their previous offerings, with more sparse arrangements and themes of reflection and contemplation. And yet the songs have an upbeat vibe despite the lo-fi production and meloncholy lyrics, with the drum machine providing the backbone for the girls to weave their melodic stories. Included are several insturmental passages, enhancing the album by creating cohesion. The new album was produced by Thom Monahan, who is known to many Philadelphia music fans from his work with the Bigger Lovers and the Capitol Years. So what's not to like about this album? Lovely twinkly synthpop covered in poetic lyrics with girly vocals, both sad at times and content at other - perfect listening for hazy lazy summer days where daydreams set in and your own worries are forgotten.
Track Listing
01 Another Likely Story
02 Shadows
03 All or Nothing
04 Knight of Wands
05 The Last One
06 Trace a Line
07 Only You Can Make You Happy
08 Take Me as I Am
09 Anywhere You Looked
10 Organized Scenery
11 We Are Here
12 Tell Me
Erika, Annie and Heather of Au Revoir Simone
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