Bell Of Wool
hfn, 2019
8/10
A Copenhagen quartet with a penchant for dark yet exploratory sounds, this sophomore album from Blaue Blume has the outfit refining their artistic pop with plenty of creative synth.
“Swimmer” starts the listen with a soulful, dreamy delivery as the setting moves between light and airy, and “Someday” follows with a full, glowing display of electro-pop that’s shimmering in summery ideas.
Further along, “Vanilla” moves with a shuffling beat and acoustic guitars in the darker spirited album highlight, while “Rain Rain” gets sparse and moody with plenty of innovative ideas and even saxophones.
Near the end, “Lovable” recruits R&B influences into the blurry, hazy affair, and “New Navel” exits the record with a sonically challenging display and melody and restraint in the surreal conclusion.
Though Bell Of Wool is certainly indebted to ‘80s legends like Talk Talk and The Smiths, Blaue Blame’s version of soft-pop with pretty falsetto vocals from frontman Jonas Smith makes this 2nd LP an engaging listen of substance with charming, gripping atmospheres.
Travels well with: Kasper Bjorke- After Forever; Choir Of Young Believers- Grasque