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Ivory

MOVEMENT

2014

Ivory

Release Date:  2014

By Pitchfork

Reviewed April 29, 2014

In a short amount of time, Sydney trio Movement have staked a formidable claim to their self-described style of “minimal soul” by transforming pulsating beats and smooth R&B croons into a euphoric mélange of intimacy. As with previous singles “Us” and “Like Lust”, “Ivory” possesses a unique texture thanks to its throbbing bass, steady claps ,and delicate keys. It’s an ominous affair that finds the hushed breaths of vocalist Lewis Wade soaring into powerful howls on the turn of a dime as the chorus defiantly declares, “I never felt you.” And just when the thick haze clears up, “Ivory” unleashes a colossal guitar solo in its finale that trades in understatement for Prince-level grandiosity. It’s an abrupt moment made possible with mixing from the Weeknd affiliate Illangelo, further proveing that Movement possess the skillset to flourish.

8:00 PM · Apr 29, 2014 · 2 Views