Thursday, August 6, 2009

Au Revoir Simone - Still Night, Still Light

Try to imagine an almost Romeo and Juliet drugged-out scene in a late-80's high school dance. Put on some ambient, electro-pop with a soothing, fleeting mix of female vocals. Throw in a little The Bird & The Bee, and you've got Au Revoir Simone's newest album, Still Night, Still Light.

As a fan of female indie vocals, I really enjoy the relaxing sound. The power beats mixed with haunting melodies make for great music to go on a mental hiatus to. Albeit repetitive, and lacking a sort of peak-age that would make it truly great, Au Revoir Simone's album is weirdly addictive. Beautifully simplistic and gorgeous in many ways, Still Night, Still Light is a great album to check out. Listen to the track, "Knights of Wand". Do it. No joke.

Here's a link to their official website and myspace. Or follow 'em on Twitter.

Random tidbit: Apparently Au Revoir Simone just did some touring with The Antlers (I reviewed Hospice a few weeks ago. Crazy good. And, you can now pre-order Hospice on vinyl at InSound here).

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