This is Grayson Gilmour's second album and it shows a marked advancement in poise and maturity. The drums are pulled back; the focus is on a rich and ornate palette of guitars and synths that provide an immersive backdrop for his considered vocals – tones which bring to mind art-pop luminaries such as Wild Beasts and Talk Talk. This is intellectual pop music but not without heart and soulfulness. Modern contemporaries like Animal Collective and Radiohead may lay claim to these paths yet Gilmour is negotiating his own bold and elaborate route through similar territory.
