The fourth album from Surfaces, 2021s Pacifico finds the laid-back Texas duo further digging into their beachy blend of vintage-style soft rock, hip-hop, R&B, and electronic grooves. Once again, the set features the talents of instrumentalist/producer Colin Padalecki and singer Forrest Frank. We also get nicely curated guest spots by Quinn XCII (On Time), Salem Ilese (Come with Me), and Xavier Omär (Come Around). Think something along the lines of John Mayer collaborating with the Postal Service, and youll get a nice sense of the 80s adult-contemporary pop and indie electronic vibes Surfaces conjure on Pacifico. ~ Matt Collar
Rovi
Sunday Bestの特大ヒットを受けた昨年の日本独自編集盤も記憶に新しいテキサスのデュオによる4作目。引き続きメロディアスなリラクシンなチル・ポップを聴かせてくれるが、今回は制作拠点にLAのマリブ・ビーチを選び、太平洋の美しさを意識しながら作られたそう。クインXCIIやセイレム・イリースら客演を招いているのも初めての試みだが、持ち味となるサーフ~カリブ風味を溶き込んだジャケまんまな歌世界の優美さは変わらず。
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タワーレコード(vol.452(2021年7月25日発行号)掲載)