This is followed by the final titular song: a quiet but emotionally resonant closer that leaves a sweet taste after an otherwise insipid listening.
Where the project dynamically shifts is on its best track ‘Thru These Tears’ where the album breaks its unpredictability through a switch up in its restrained chorus, which then erupts into a piano break that differs from the lack of versatility shown thus far in the production. However, from here the album stays in second gear until its final act, the ebb and flow of the sombre atmosphere not unpleasant to listen to but equally forgettable. Malibu Nights does start strong, with opening track ‘Thick and Thin’ utilising softened snare drums and modulated vocal samples alongside their established trademark airy tune to ease listeners in to their dejected yet nostalgic world. The result is an unmemorable and repetitive instalment, which lacks the infectious hooks of tracks like ‘ILYSB’ and ‘Super Far’.įrom 'Thick and Thin' onwards the album stays in second gear until its final act, the ebb and flow of the sombre atmosphere not unpleasant to listen to but equally forgettable However, there is little departure from the issues of break ups and loneliness that LANY focused on, and equally only partial evolution of the melodies and beats from last year’s project. This is not to say the album fails in producing smooth instrumentation: blending elements of 80’s neo-psychedelia with indie pop, whilst being consistent throughout its well contained 33-minute 9 tracks. The anticipation for this second outing is met with limited development and maturity in the thematic and sonic progression of the groupĭisappointingly, the anticipation for this second outing is met with limited development and maturity in the thematic and sonic progression of the group. Releasing multiple chilled, indie/synth pop EPs and singles, excitement was at boiling point for their debut eponymous album, which was met with relatively positive reception. Supporting acts such as Troye Sivan, Halsey and John Mayer, as well as coming to Europe to perform their own headline gigs alongside festivals such as Reading and Leeds in 2016 and ‘17, the band made huge increases in their following. Interscope Records’ three piece, also including Leslie Priest and Jake Goss, have been circulating the industry since 2014. All of these core aspects within the sound of dream pop trio LANY’s past discography return on their sophomore project, Malibu Nights. Intimate, breathy vocal performances from lead singer Paul Klein.
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