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El Perro del Mar: Do Not Despair
Despite what we were led to believe, El Perro del Mar’s third album turned up on iTunes last week. From the Valley to the Stars rarely visits the classic 60’s girl pop of its predecessor, instead preferring to turn in a couple of these songs, minified to their barest essence, alongside what can only be described as ‘pop hymns’ – pairing focused soul-full lyrics with church organ – and drive-by instrumentals. Opener Jubilee holds just two words (and yes, one of them is Jubilee).
Do Not Despair is based in walking organ chords, a soft bass line and Sarah’s chorused, quietly optimistic vocals. And horns.
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