This debut solo album by the seasoned frontwoman of Sweden’s acclaimed electronica/dance group Little Dragon Yukimi Nagano is a classy collection of measured pace, poise and elegance, mixing soul, jazz and pop with guest vocals by Lianne La Havas. Yukimi in fact has a similar soulful style and expressive vibrato to La Havas, displayed in the fabulous standout single Break Me Down. Gentle next number Runaway has a minimalist, nimble electronica, Elinam, a warm thrum of bass and guitar, and on low-key guitars that accompany Stream of Consciousness she’s joined by with rich, interweaving harmonies by La Havas. Sad Makeup is another lovely track, written about suppressing feelings of melancholy. Peace Reign is an embracing, intimate soulful groove, but second-half highlight is Winter Is Not Dead, a gorgeous track with reverberant keyboards and hovering, delicate vocals. Delivered with a delicious sort of restraint, this is an album that leaves you wanting more, but in the best possible way from start to finish. Beautiful. Out on Ninja Tune.
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