Aaron Dessner helps Laufey change wardrobe (on “Castle in Hollywood” and “A Cautionary Tale”) to lean into less mannered storytelling. But formal dress suits her best, at least on this set, which is the fullest expression of the Cinemascope songcraft that’s got her selling out arenas.
Laufey’s full-bodied alto handles the song’s ["Clockwork"] brief beautifully, her voice darting nervously at first then blossoming into a full-bore croon as she becomes more assured. But it’s not all sunshine and rainbows.
A lush and finely rendered follow-up to her Grammy-winning breakthrough album, 2023's Bewitched.
‘A Matter Of Time’ is just as gorgeous as its predecessors, but this time, there’s more darkness shadowing the gleam.
Laufey colours both inside and outside her established lines to create a joyful tension on A Matter of Time. It makes for the boldest chapter in her artistic story yet.
It goes in constantly engaging directions and challenges what we expect from her as an artist and writer. It should please long-term fans and offer a fine jumping-on point for those who’ve not explored her work before.
From the lovely momentum of “Carousel”, complete with fairground chimes, to the shivery, spellbinding flair of “Forget-Me-Not”. She’s as compelling as Julie London on “Silver Linings”, as heart-rending as Sam Phillips on the bold, surprising “Sabotage”. It’s sublime.
If previous releases made Laufey Gen Z’s jazz-pop queen, A Matter of Time affirms that title.
What the album lacks in sonic consistency, as the tracklist leaps from pop anthems to nostalgic soul balladry, it makes up for in raw passion and artistic experimentation.
A Matter of Time has many charms. Like a pretty girl who denies her attractiveness, Laufey may try too hard to convince one of what’s not true. Her loveliness shines through her disavowals.
Aaron Dessner helps Laufey change wardrobe (on “Castle in Hollywood” and “A Cautionary Tale”) to lean into less mannered storytelling. But formal dress suits her best, at least on this set, which is the fullest expression of the Cinemascope songcraft that’s got her selling out arenas.
Laufey’s full-bodied alto handles the song’s ["Clockwork"] brief beautifully, her voice darting nervously at first then blossoming into a full-bore croon as she becomes more assured. But it’s not all sunshine and rainbows.
A lush and finely rendered follow-up to her Grammy-winning breakthrough album, 2023's Bewitched.
‘A Matter Of Time’ is just as gorgeous as its predecessors, but this time, there’s more darkness shadowing the gleam.
Laufey colours both inside and outside her established lines to create a joyful tension on A Matter of Time. It makes for the boldest chapter in her artistic story yet.
It goes in constantly engaging directions and challenges what we expect from her as an artist and writer. It should please long-term fans and offer a fine jumping-on point for those who’ve not explored her work before.
From the lovely momentum of “Carousel”, complete with fairground chimes, to the shivery, spellbinding flair of “Forget-Me-Not”. She’s as compelling as Julie London on “Silver Linings”, as heart-rending as Sam Phillips on the bold, surprising “Sabotage”. It’s sublime.
If previous releases made Laufey Gen Z’s jazz-pop queen, A Matter of Time affirms that title.
What the album lacks in sonic consistency, as the tracklist leaps from pop anthems to nostalgic soul balladry, it makes up for in raw passion and artistic experimentation.
A Matter of Time has many charms. Like a pretty girl who denies her attractiveness, Laufey may try too hard to convince one of what’s not true. Her loveliness shines through her disavowals.
作为近年来备受瞩目的爵士新星，Laufey 在短短几年间便从小众舞台迈向更广阔的听众群体。她的首张专... 查看更多