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Azure Ray - Drawing Down the Moon

Review by Dan Cooper-Gavin

Drawing Down The Moon marks a welcome return for Azure Ray, and makes for an oftentimes exquisite listening experience. It’s just a shame that, when it comes to the songs themselves, much of the beauty is only skin deep. »

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it's been nearly seven years since celebrated duo azure ray released their critically acclaimed album 'hold on love'. it's been a long wait for music fans, but thankfully that wait is about to come to an end. the highly anticipated full-length from orenda fink and maria taylor is a sublime future classic titled 'drawing down the moon', released on saddle creek. the record was produced by eric bachmann at echo mountain studios in asheville, north carolina, mixed by michael patterson in los angeles, ca and features guest appearances by andy lemaster and liz durrett. with their three prior full lengths and the november ep the duo drew fans from around the globe with their transcendent songwriting and stunning vocals, 'drawing down the moon' is an even more impressive and beguiling delight. their undeniable talents lie in balladry so breathtakingly visceral that it soars straight through the ears into the veins until it pumps firmly into the heart.
'drawing down the moon' opens to drops of harp wrapped loosely in luscious vocals that wind through a fairytale melody; 'wake up sleepyhead' is a perfect introduction to the record, a lullaby to stir the senses. 'signs in the leaves' is haunting, a devastating tale of giving up someone you love and then longing for them with your entire being.
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