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Category: Best of 2020

  • The Riptide Movement – Fall A Little More In Love

    Has a strong Brit Pop vibe with a ting of The Cure on this track from Ireland band, The Riptide Movement. The melody at times reminds me of Pulp’s ‘Common People‘. However, this one has a bit more grit on the guitar. I love the synth lead line that runs in the chorus. Of course, this chorus crushes it and Malachy Tuohy does an exquisite job on the vocals. I’ve had this tune on repeat now for about ten times and counting. Definitely making my best of 2020 list.

  • GusGus – Out of Place

    This is like a fine wine, you need to give it time to develop and open up but when you do you are handsomely rewarded. The lushness is the framework for a beautiful pulsating delight. I’m in love with Daniel’s voice on this masterpiece. It’s heartbreaking, dreamy and engaging. This is GusGus in best form. The atmosphere is so intoxicating and gorgeous.

  • Sly – Cotton Candy (with Emily Warren)

    From the start, the vocals pull you in and never let go. Emily Warren’s voice is so intricately textured and elevates the track to another dimension. The song is a bit dark but hypnotic and deep at the same time. Sly (aka Sylvester Sivertsen) has built a well constructed track with top-notch production. The track is full of atmosphere and mood and the video only builds on that. Sly had this to say about the track:

    ‘Cotton Candy’ is a song about not being ready to give up and Emily got back with her boyfriend the next day.”