The album as a creative concept is dying there and the record industry must be panicking when even the generic stuff they feed us isn’t moving units like before. Maybe we need to heed Nick Cave’s words and ‘call upon the author’ to explain what’s going on.
It’d be a pity if Music Note falls through the cracks because its best moments outshine that of any other record released this year so far. "Katie’s Tea" is one of many stunning numbers that features shrilly singing by the chanteuse complimented with pop invectives. These divine moments ("Home is Where it Hurts", "Waves", "Kfir") uncover the true indicators of her growth: a broadened sense of music influences. If Le Fil held Bjork up as the ideal sound solely then Music Hole, at its most maddening moments, echoes Tori Amos and Kate Bush (another heavenly pairing that always seems inescapable). While those are some pretty impressive names to dare to canvass from, I’m beginning to think that’s what Camille is reaching out for on the album cover: a slot alongside such vital female artistes. What may stun you, because the cover shot isn’t big enough for you to see, is how frighteningly close she is to reaching out to catch it.
RATING: 9.5/10
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