A restrained follow up to Magnetic North, TTPR reveals its fragile beauty on multiple listens. Archer's careworn vocals and confident fingerpicking marry well. Frozen Lake is a heartfelt classic.
The charming Mr Duff excels in his attention to detail: unexpected harmonic changes, atmospheric arrangements and disarming lyrical juxtapositions. And it all sounds absurdly effortless. A delight.
A choral album? Be under no illusions, ROT will flirt with you, make you laugh and then beat you up, often in the space of one track. A dizzying range of styles, immaculately performed. Stunning.