Ivy follow up 2001's Long Distance with their sophisticated fourth album, In the Clear. The ten-song set shines with smooth synth beats, breezy acoustic guitars, and elegant string arrangements. It's refined and focused, but also sexy and intimate. The band's airy softness turns dark, and it's an inviting listen. Dominique Durand's honeyed, warm vocals are as seductive as ever, especially on skin-tight tracks such as "Four in the Morning" and "Keep Moving." "Tess Don't Tell" is classic Ivy. Andy Chase's post-punk-influenced background fits Adam Schlesinger's pop roots so nicely on this track, and it's playful in mood without going overboard. Ivy didn't overdo things in the studio. It's an album that breathes easy while also one that struts in slow motion. The dreamy, piano-laden opener, "Nothing But the Sky," is testament to that. Slow-building pastel-colored melodies mixed between cool, chilled ock moments capture the essence of In the Clear. It's most definitely an impressive culmination of Ivy's career to date.
Attention fans of Ivy! Their track Tess Don't Tell will be aired on Aural Bliss this coming Sunday night (1/14).Aural Bliss airs from 10PM-Midnight on Auralgasms Radio. You can also expect to hear from Trespassers William, The Cure, I Am X, Cocteau Twins, Tanya Donnelly and Delerium this week.Join the chat during the show to meet some like minded listeners.
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Attention fans of Ivy! Their track Tess Don't Tell will be aired on Aural Bliss this coming Sunday night (1/14).Aural Bliss airs from 10PM-Midnight on Auralgasms Radio. You can also expect to hear from Trespassers William, The Cure, I Am X, Cocteau Twins, Tanya Donnelly and Delerium this week.Join the chat during the show to meet some like minded listeners.
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