"In 1993, Mazzy Stars Hope Sandoval released the dream-pop gem Fade Into You, a dusty, lilting ballad that served as the soundtrack to make-out sessions. The notoriously reclusive Californian hasnt cracked the mainstream since, opting to release a few records here and there with various projects.
But theres good news: Sandoval is back. With her band Hope Sandoval and the Warm Inventions (which features My Bloody Valentine drummer Colm Ó CÃosóig), Sandoval is gearing up to release her second record since the acts 2001 debut Bavarian Fruit Bread. The new disc Through the Devil Softly — out September 15th — is a lovely, 11-track collection of narcotic, folk tunes centered by Sandovals breathy, irresistible seductive croon. So what took so long? "I dont really notice the time", says Sandoval coyly. "We dont keep track of the days and months. And the years."
"Highlights from the record include the haunting, blues-esque opener 'Blanchard' and the spare piano-and-acoustic-guitar ballad 'Bluebird', where Sandovals heavily echoed vocals come up so close, its as if shes whispering in your ear. Is that the devil in your sky? she asks. Is that whats glowing in your eyes?"
Hear Blanchard here!
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