A compelling rock mystique unveils on “Rêverie,” the latest from The Young Liars, a band based in Jakarta, Indonesia. Twangy guitars, suave bass lines, and dynamic vocals — in both English and French — lead a sound with riveting immersion; it would sound at home in both a spy film and at an indie-rock venue. The spoken-word French components exude a lush entrancement as the stylish guitars pave the way forward amidst hazy organs. Bustling bass, vintage organs, and debonair guitars provide ample entrancement throughout.
“Rêverie” stands out with its enjoyable production and melodic immediacy — and certainly represents a welcome return for the act, coming off a decade-long hiatus. The more atmospheric, grooving sound presented here — relative to 2015 debut album Rue Massena — thoroughly captivates, particularly in its mixture of soaring vocal sharpness and those dreamy spoken-word segments. The quarter saw ample success in the previous decade, which included a performance at Midem Festival in Cannes, and now “Rêverie” seems poised to kickstart a new, similarly fruitful chapter for the band.
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