Soon, My Friend
November 13, 2011
So with 11/11/11 quickly receding into history, it seems that the End Times are truly upon us: the great flood of year-end lists is nigh, and for me it’s shaping up as a crappy year for new music. One song, and the album it calls home, has nourished my soul through the disappointing drought and given me hope for a new future. Midnight City, the lead single off M83‘s double-masterpiece Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming has been a almost daily listen since its August release. It gives me wings and the album elevates my mood to astounding heights. I’ve always cherry-picked the most evocative tracks (Moonchild, Couleurs, Unrecorded, to name a few) off previous M83 albums, but never really been transported by the complete package until now. Kudos to Anthony Gonzalez for literally finding his voice and learning how to belt them out. My love for his music is becoming a sea.
