The three exquisite singles from the album - 'Adobe', 'Tide' and 'You Shine' - were a perfect snapshot of Arkangel's sublime indie-electronic sound. Across the album's twelve tracks he fleshes out a cohesive sonic identity starting with his immaculate vocals; at once captivating and soothing, with a distinctly poetic lyricism, intricate layering and polished performance they guide the album forward. They interact seamlessly with his trailblazing production; the percussion and bass drive momentum as he incorporates influences from genres like electronica, progressive house and breaks to great effect, while ethereal synths, refined guitar licks and glistening piano bring a mesmerising live element to his sound. The crossover between electronic and acoustic elements is one of the album's greatest strengths as Arkangel finds a striking sweet spot between the two.
Arkangel mention in his facebook post about the album: to capture the energy of California…as day turns to night…as conversations unfurl…the different energies that pull. This album is about my own experiences as a young adult and my relationships with the people I hold close
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