Duke Dumont – Duality

Review

Blasting through the glittering cosmos of 2020, "Duality" by Duke Dumont makes a cosmic splash as his debut full-length epic. This one's got everything—it's triangle-devouring vibes balancing between the shimmering joy of UK rave bangers and the heart-stirting tenderness of soulful ballads. You're propelled onto a star-lit dance floor with electrifying tracks like "Therapy" and "The Power," where loops of diva vocals and pulse-pounding hooks get you grooving harder than ever. Duke Dumont nails those explosive anthems, proving he’s got the goods to light up any rave.

Now, before you're swept off on an adrenaline high forever, Dumont artfully tugs the tempo into introspection and depth. Dive into the emotional undercurrents with tracks like "The Fear," featuring Niia, and "Nightcrawler," with Say Lou Lou, and feel your soul wistfully waltz through touches of disco and soul. Collaborations like "Together" with How to Dress Well deliver a bold blend of experimental magic and vocal harmonies that feel fanciful yet grounded. You won't want to skip the delicately dramatic "Overture," a serene sidestep before the tantalizing end of "Let Me Go." "Duality" is a tenacious journey that speaks to both the beat-bouncing club kid and the chill seeker within, marking Duke Dumont's creative skyrocket. - Vega