This is terrific. Seriously, if you
haven't come across this before, I really recommend that you pick it
up. I'm guessing this is a concept album for a movie soundtrack that
doesn't exist. While not unusual (I can think of several other
similar concepts from several bands), it's the first time when I
have such an idea in a retro style. 'Rome' is a 1970's movie
soundtrack recorded in 2010). It's really lovely and charming. What
is also really cool is that there is 'guest artists' that sing their
parts for the concept.
The guest artists have distinct,
familiar voices and points of view. Jack White and Norah Jones are
on top form here. There's even a couple of duets here for heaven's
sake. There's not many stand-out tracks as they all work as a story.
But if you were looking for the 'single' for the pop-pickers I would
choose 'Two Against One'. But 'Black' is my favourite.
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