Artist.......: Lily & Madeleine
Album........: Fumes
Label........: 2014 Asthmatic Kitty Records
Genre........: Pop
Catnr........: B00MGSTKVE
Source.......: WEB
Rip.date.....: 2014-10-27
Str.date.....: 2014-10-27
Quality......: 277kbps/44.1kHz/Joint Stereo
Url..........: http://lilandmad.com/
track title time
1. Fumes 3:24
2. Rabbit 3:03
3. Ride Away 4:28
4. Can't Admit It 3:46
5. Cabin Fever 2:52
6. The Wolf is Free 4:17
7. Hold on to Now 3:23
8. Lips & Hips 4:03
9. Peppermint Candy 3:36
10. Blue Blades 4:17
Runtime 37:09
Size 73.88
Release Notes:
Midwestern sisters Lily & Madeleine shot to prominence with their ethereal
folk-pop and charming harmonies on their 2013 debut self-titled album. The duo's
sophomore record, Fumes, is far more expansive than that bare-bones first
effort, and in turn the production is far more polished, giving the entire sound
a sweetened wash and clarity. However, while the beauty of their debut was in
its simplicity and the relatable nature of their youthful stories and innocent
lyrics, here -- set against a backdrop of strings, a myriad of instrumentation,
and the crisp production -- their words lose some of their personality and
purpose. Yet there are many moments when they do find their feet, and it's among
the slower, more pensive tracks that their two-part harmonies really hit the
mark. The emotive nature of "Can't Admit It" burns slowly and dutifully refrains
from introducing too many distracting elements, leaving the fragile melodies and
lyrics to make their mark in devastating fashion. Likewise, the mystic nature of
"The Wolf Is Free" flows gently, with swirling instrumentation intersecting the
whimsical wordplay and imagery that are lacking on some of the other tracks. It
shouldn't be forgotten that the sisters are at such a young and precarious age,
and the introspective "Hold Onto Now" poignantly reflects on their fleeting
youth, as they lament "hold onto now, as everything's changing soon," trying
desperately to hold onto that youthful moment. Comparisons to Swedish folk
sisters First Aid Kit still linger in the warmth of tracks "Ride Away" and "Lips
and Hips," while "Peppermint Candy" is a straight-up pop song with cute rhymes
that match the playful nature of an upbeat track. Overall though, there is far
more moodiness and atmosphere on this record, and the album-closer "Blue Blades"
draws comparison to the likes of London Grammar with its dramatic, pensive
sound. Despite not quite reaching the levels of their eponymous debut, Fumes
certainly explores the undeniable talents of Lily and Madeleine Jurkiewicz, and
sees them closely explore themselves.
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