Night Charm by MONKOORA
After a four-year hiatus, Julie Crawford’s MONKOORA project makes a welcome return this month with the stunning Night Charm. Due on 3 December via her own Labyrinths in Whack label, Night Charm twists and turns across its eight tracks, traversing numerous genres, never keeping still for too long. Describing the record as a “microcosm that exists in the night time”, opener Bloom carries you away into a dreamlike realm with gorgeous swirling pianos, its structure almost emulating the rise and fall of a chest as you descend into a deep sleep, before Celestica’s uncomfortable looped backing vocals kick in.
Later on the record, Moon Food is a dystopian sci-fi delight, and Night Walks sees Crawford channelling the 80s energy of Madonna’s Holiday over a modest bass groove and static hi-hats. Black Mould offers up the record’s most tender moment, showcasing just how unique, pure and warm Crawford’s voice is making for a really moving moment on a record that’s chock full of exciting ideas. - The Skinny
Tracklist
| 1. | Bloom | 4:39 |
| 2. | Celestica | 4:18 |
| 3. | Rose Water | 4:23 |
| 4. | Night Charm | 5:03 |
| 5. | Moon Food | 5:44 |
| 6. | Night Walks | 4:26 |
| 7. | Black Mould | 4:50 |
| 8. | Raspberry Love | 3:50 |
Credits
Mastered by S. Smith
