It still should, even now. The calm that pervades the record wraps her lyrical depth primarily concerning love and the human condition in a soft blanket. She is joined by a number of guests throughout, including brother/pianist Christian known to ECM fans for recordings including The Zoo is Far (ECM, 2007) Qvenild and multi-instrumentalist Helge Sten who, also known as Deathprod, is a producer well-known to Rune Grammofon fans, as well as a member of the outstanding Supersilent collective.
Susanna’s musical viewpoint is all about spare simplicity, so the guest contributions are often so subtle that they’re nearly invisible. Still, they add variety to her soundscape, and a drama that’s often so understated that the slightest dynamic shift feels powerful and deeply moving.
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