The Avalanches – We Will Always Love You

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Artist: The Avalanches

Title: We Will Always Love You

Year: 2020

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Tracklist

  • 1. Ghost Story (1:23)
  • 2. Song For Barbara Payton (1:40)
  • 3. We Will Always Love You (2:52)
  • 4. The Divine Chord (3:07)
  • 5. Solitary Ceremonies (1:14)
  • 6. Interstellar Love (3:38)
  • 7. Ghost Story Pt. 2 (1:15)
  • 8. Reflecting Light (4:21)
  • 9. Carrier Waves (0:57)
  • 10. Oh The Sunn! (2:18)
  • 11. We Go On (4:01)
  • 12. Star Song.IMG (0:10)
  • 13. Until Daylight Comes (2:27)
  • 14. Wherever You Go (5:50)
  • 15. Music Makes Me High (3:21)
  • 16. Pink Champagne (0:12)
  • 17. Take Care In Your Dreaming (5:00)
  • 18. Overcome (3:31)
  • 19. Gold Sky (4:28)
  • 20. Always Black (3:36)
  • 21. Dial D For Devotion (0:31)
  • 22. Running Red Lights (4:39)
  • 23. Born To Lose (4:53)
  • 24. Music Is The Light (3:08)
  • 25. Weightless (2:57)

Review

The Avalanches have thrown quite the cosmic soirée with their third studio album, "We Will Always Love You," which saw the light of day on December 11, 2020! Imagine a celestial jukebox, spinning out not just tunes, but whole moods! Unlike their previous dabblings heavily drenched in plunderphonics, this album masterfully mingles the old and the new, courtesy of magician Andrew Szekeres. They managed to quilt hundreds of samples together with an extraordinary sprinkling of live instrumentation, delivering an auditory lacework that both grooves and soars.

Oh, and what a glittering guest-list they rolled out for this project! Many marvelous voices, such as those of Sananda Maitreya, Vashti Bunyan, and the irrepressible Blood Orange, bring a whole parade of styles to the fore. Think of characters gathered 'round a campfire, sharing tales as varied as cosmic secrets, mystical ponderings, and moments of personal introspection. This entrancing ensemble elevates the album to a vivid odyssey through spacey vibes and introspective soundscapes, adding dashes of psychedelic pop and neo-soul to the colorful brew.

Landing with a heavier impact than a bowling ball at a feather soirée, "We Will Always Love You" captured unwavering applause, scoring an honorable 86/100 on Metacritic. While the album’s unironic, soul-stirring sincerity earned it substantive praise, it also swept up accolades including "Album of the Year" at the 2021 ARIA Music Awards and snagged the Australian Music Prize 2020. Despite the album hitting some pandemic-induced snags in release, it swooped in at just the right time, soothing some rough 2020 corners with bittersweet harmonies and hints of hope. In short, this isn't just a major pin on The Avalanches map, it's an astral navigation unto sweetness and sublime creation! - Clementine

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