Infinite
Self-Released, 2021
8/10
A very accomplished outfit from Barcelona, Voluptas Mors are well versed in electronica, pop, trip-hop, chill-wave, and even modern jazz ideas, as evidenced by this very diverse and exciting album that’s spearheaded by Ramon (keys, production, guitars) and Laura (production, electronic drums, percussion).
“Go Back Home” starts the album with playful keys as breathy vocals guide the soothing trip-hop setting that’s mysterious and radiates much beauty, and “Not Strong Enough” follows with atmospheric synth as pop qualities add much appeal to the cautious landscape.
At the halfway point, “Come Back Down” benefits from soulful male vocals in a haunting delivery that’s sparse yet very effective at establishing mood, while “Touch Me” buzzes with both electronic and pop ideas meshed with much timeless creativity.
Nearing the end, “Never Let Me Go” displays some of the best singing as a more glossy approach unfolds amid a textured and soaring formula you could find on the FM dial, and “My Way Out” exits the listen dreamy, pretty and with no shortage precisely executed instrumentation.
I’m sure that Voluptas Mors are stars in their home country, as they should be, and there’s little doubt they’d see worldwide fame if enough people would take the time to listen to their very absorbing and easily embraceable version of modern pop ideas.
Travels well with: Lorenzo Wolff- Down Where The Valleys Are Low; Lydmor- Capacity