Earthtones

"Throughout, a carefree spirit reigns, only reinforced by a backing band that keeps things loose and brings a sense of spontaneity to tracks like "Way With Words" and the seven-minute "So Free." At the same time, they and producer Robbie Lackritz always keep their singer in the forefront of the mix and arrangements. Taken together, Earthtones is a refreshing, playful set that hits a sweet spot between classic smooth soul and Jurvanen's pensive soft rock".

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"Bahamas is back, and this time he's bringing on the funk and R&B. Yes, while the Toronto-based singer-songwriter (born Afie Jurvanen) netted Juno Awards and a Polaris Music Prize nomination for his 2014 indie folk LP, Bahamas is Afie, his new album, Earthtones, delves into far different genres ... This is the work of ravenous, restless musicians who refuse to be pigeonholed".

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"Bahamas' nye ramme af dikterende fingerknips, tilbagelænede taktslag og sjælfulde kor bliver bygget op af D'Angelos rytmegruppe, James Gadson og Pino Palladino, samt sangeren Felicity Williams. Albummets vidunderligt lavtflyvende funk er i høj grad deres fortjeneste, men minimalisten Jurvanen viser også, at han ved, hvornår han skal lade en morsom bemærkning falde, og hvornår han skal træde tilbag og lade funken flyde frit".

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