The first track on ODESZA's fourth album is a collaboration with Juliana Barwick. Not the first name you would expect to accompany the rousing electronic sounds of the American duo, who seem to be heading in a more introspective direction with The Last Goodbye. On other tracks the gas pedal is pushed a bit further, but a resigned undertone is always present. It sometimes results in a duality, as
… the songs always carefully work towards a climax. Therefore, it is not always clear whether you can dream away on The Last Goodbye or be directed to the dance floor. Nevertheless, you can marvel at a number of cleverly constructed compositions and the soothing electronics that the twosome exhibit here. Guest artists include Izzy Bizzu, Låpsley and Olafur Arnalds. (JvQ)more
