To All My Friends
Baciami Disques, 2021
8/10
The recording moniker of Gregory Hoepffner, as Almeeva the multi-instrumentalist and producer has seen his music used in TV, the olympics, movies and commercials. Here, we’re treated to 5 songs of his electronic and pop ideas that embrace both minimal and maximal moments.
The title track starts the listen with a lively beat as plenty of dance-rock ideas enter the radiant climate, and “Explorer” follows with no shortage of house influences entering the warm keys and buzzing landscape that will certainly get your body moving.
“Ever Out Weatherall” occupies the middle spot and recruits a mysterious, dreamy delivery where energetic club nods unfold before finishing with some post-punk traces, while “Church Of Ecstasy” emits an almost spiritual quality amid the airy demeanor that flows with a cinematic approach.
“Slowly Fading” exits the listen and features Diane Pellotieri’s mesmerizing vocals alongside Christopher Berg’s playful beats, as the finisher radiates a playfulness that could certainly soundtrack a night at the club.
A very animated listen that’s also got some intimate moments, Hoepffner’s stylish and modern version of pop is certainly creative, exciting and warrants repeated listens, as he makes the most of this short listen with an immense amount of talent present.
Travels well with: Uzul- Evolve; Benjamin Schoos- Doubt In My Heart