The American singers Maria Taylor and Orenda Fink have built up a considerable track record. They present themselves as a solo artist, in side projects (O + S, Now It's Overhead) and of course together, as Azure Ray. After seven years, a new album by the beloved indie pop duo is finally released. In the black and white cover photo Taylor looks at us intently and Fink averts her gaze. A striking
… cover photo for a beautiful album that sounds humble and penetrating at the same time with an un-American, almost roots-less sound. Especially in the whispering harmony vocals all kinds of nuances emerge, heavenly sounds that contrast nicely with the sometimes cold beats and glitches in the accompaniment. For twelve flawless songs, an atmosphere is evoked that is mysterious and extremely melancholic. Lonely, almost displaced music that can only be made by this talented duo. (MS)more
