Waiting game

"... a gentle, almost delicate set of chilled-out, late-night R&B lullabies, full of new age flourishes and ambient soundscapes. There's nothing to dance to (in fact there's little percussion at all), so if you're a staunch fan of their previous style (and it would have been nice if they'd picked up the energy just a bit here sometimes), you may be disappointed. But if you'd grown a tad weary of their recent work even as you'd enjoyed it - 2016's Big Black Coat frankly saw them in fine form - this latest may be of special interest".

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"The making of Junior Boys' sixth album began in early 2020. Jeremy Greenspan and Matt Didemus recorded for weeks at the former's studio in Hamilton, Ontario, after which the latter returned to his adoptive Berlin, leaving Greenspan to shape the material while continuing the writing and recording processes. Greenspan at the same time absorbed outside (and outdoor) influences as he listened to a diverse range of subtle music during walks along Hamilton trails. He consequently became fascinated with incorporating many layers of sound, reducing them in the mix, and optimizing spatialization to make the songs best suited for low-volume listening. The understated and enveloping Waiting Game is the result".

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"The Canadian duo cuts out drums and vocals from long stretches of their first album in six years. That it feels of a piece with their past work is a testament to the solid foundation of their music".

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