Based in Paris with a debut recorded on the Island Of Hydra in Greece, the trio are not sisters with Julie Johansen, a Finn, being the only female, you are not sure quite what to expect from their debut album. The influences on show here are many and provide a wonderful conclusion.
Essentially this is is most like a Pop album. Melodic and Pastoral at times, the soundscape is awesome and Hydranism is so laid back that it is almost comatose. The feel is very 70s, but this is a very relaxed 70s and that doesn't mean that it is one paced and it is never boring.
Hail Mary is a superb song, a little Killers initially, but it develops into something much more with a big 70s Pop Rock chorus and a great Guitar solo. Paris III is great Pop Rock, but also has a big hint of Sparks. Modern Love is all Lloyd Cole.
Sailor Song is beautifully sung revealing fully the trio's Pop sensibilities. Piano Pop, yet also a little folky with a haunting guitar solo. Yet Hot Summer adds Brass to its croon and RBH is lounge. Ruby On The Run is 80s Sade Pop with hints of Jazz and a splendid Baroque Pop interference.
There are no crashing chords and uplifting choruses here. The keyword is gentle, but with all three sharing vocals, there is plenty of variety. Hydranism is an album that you should sit back to and let it wash over you. Not everything in life has to be 100mph.
You can listen to and buy the album here.
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