Au Revoir Simone – Still Night, Still Light

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By: Sabine van Gameren

In the year 2003 Au Revoir Simone was formed by Erika Forster, Annie Hart and Heather D’Angelo. The New York Based trio makes indie pop and just released their third album “Still Night, Still Light”.

The three ladies bring sweet, relaxed,, lay back pop music with a big embracement of their synths. Above these synths is a package of vocals which all of them have their part in. These two elements bring the dreamy sound up. Even though it all sounds quite sweet there is still a bit of a depressing undertone in the music. The album art reflects this feeling as it is mostly black and white. Their song titles often reflect a bit of the darkness as well they show a bit of irony sometimes. “Only You Can Make You Happy” is one that is quite stereotype for what you can expect to find on the “Still Night, Still Light” album. Harmony and melody are the best friends of the ladies and where you think they reached a limit to that, you find yourself wondering how come they once again over-ruled your expectations. The drum machine of Heather D’Angelo is the base of the music bringing the fundamentals of the album to the light.
The album contains twelve songs and while listening I keep on thinking that the end is coming, but there are more songs than you realise. No complains about that, Au Revoir Simone gives you worth for your money and even more. That is why I kept on thinking: ‘Well this will be the last one’ to find out there is still more to enjoy.

Yes, this New York trio have made an interesting album. One to listen to, listen again and over again. If you won’t get scared of a decent amount of synths then this album is surely worth to try out. “Still Night, Still Light” is that sceptical note you were waiting for.

Line up:
Erika Forster – Vocals, Keyboard
Annie Hart – Vocals, Keyboard
Heather D’Angelo Vocals, Drum Machine, Keyboard)

Links:
Au Revoir Simone MySpace
Au Revoir Simone Official