A delightful piece of 1980s nostalgia, lyrical longing and lush
electronic layers combine to create the mood of
Twin Shadow's 2012 album
Confess. Synth, guitar, good beats and
George Lewis Jr.'s
emotional and powerful voice generate a sonic landscape that stays just
below the surface. Enough of a beat to keep you going without rioting
into a full fledged dance party. The subtlety of
Confess is what
grabs the listener and will guarantee a place in many 2012 best albums
lists. Album standouts include "Golden Light" a track that builds
slowly and arcs with a catchy hook, "Five Seconds" a song that has
dance-like-no-one-is-looking moments and "Run My Heart" is a tune meant
for a Brat Pack movie that was never made.
By; Megan Timmons October 11, 2012
