Simian Ghost – Lovelorn
Simian Ghost – Lovelorn CD (Hit or Heist)
Ok, a confession first; I really, really, really like this sort of music. Zero7, Frou Frou and Royksopp are three of my favourite exponents of chilled electro-pop, and if you mix these two and throw in some Radiohead and a slight 80s Beach Boys vibe you have Simian Ghost. Lovelorn is nothing short of beautiful; bare, acoustic guitar punctuated with strong melodies and reverb-drenched soundscapes. Front-man Sebastian Arnstrom only worked on this album in the middle of the night, and it shows; this is totally relaxed, soft, slightly-dark-yet-hopeful music, perfect for swaying your arms to in the hours immediately following that big night out or to accompany that blissful night in you’ve been looking forward to. Get warm and comfortable and give it a listen. Tom W
