Two is a wonderful achievement by musicians and producer alike. It radiates a warm and colourful glow, a candlelit atmosphere of heart warming intimacy. It is an album that will lift your spirits from the dampest of days, calm you down after a day of madness, and provide melancholic reflection amid the turmoil of life. Just listen to the words of “Armchair” and you will see exactly what I am trying to describe.
Kathryn’s vocals are smoothness personified whilst Neill provides an excellent counter balance of harmony set above gentle acoustic guitars. The captivating vibe is created within the first few bars of the album opener “6 am Corner” and continues effortlessly throughout.
Neill takes the lead on “Innocent When You Dream” with Kathryn this time supplying the harmony. Blended together perfectly they illustrate the power of that word instinct again. “Come With Me” is an early highlight, near perfect in every sense. It is the first well chosen single from the album.
“Before It Goes” is of the same, by now cosily familiar, quality. “Blue Fields” eases its way into the album sounding uncannily like a lost Nick Drake gem. “Frome” is impossibly delicate. “Grey Goes” taps into your mind moving gently towards the delightful “Weather Forever”.
“Shoulders” simply caresses the senses. The words of “Armchair” entice, while “Rolling Down” flows by effortlessly. “All” briefly reassures, before “Holes In Your Life” closes an album that will leave you feeling refreshed and revived.
This was clearly a partnership that was meant to be. If you enjoy this album then hold onto the fact that the music simply ‘poured from’ Kathryn and Neill. Theirs is a natural gift, a sign of the instinctive understanding created by this meeting of minds and a warming display of intertwined talent. All of this will hopefully mean that there will be more soon.
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