Listening to the Duo
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So how do they sound together? Is there additional synergy? Definitely. There is a solid beat in “Pushing Daisies” by CocoRosie that comes through tight and deep. Singer Bianca Casady, as always, keeps a firm grip on the reins and handles all the production of her albums, right down to the artwork. Drums, keyboards, piano and vocals are all taken care of. This solid song needs drive, and the Primare duo does not disappoint. The song starts and stops on a dime. Timing and flow are characteristic of the PRE35 and the power and suppleness of the A35.2 matches it wonderfully. The Cantons round it off with balanced, detail-rich reproduction and a wide soundstage.
“Fly” by Djo, our favorite Stranger Things actor/singer, is a beautiful song. On his second album, Joe Keery surrounds himself even more with talented musicians, resulting in richer songs. In this song, we hear drums and bass guitar but now augmented by cello and violin. Keery’s voice is right in the middle, the drum section sounds dry and tight and the rest of the instrumentation floats throughout the soundstage. Fresh and sparkling without becoming clinical or cold. A bit like Sweden itself perhaps?
Adrian Crowley’s latest throw was produced by John Parish and sounds excellent. Through the Primare duo, the atmosphere of the album comes through very nicely. The sparse framing of the songs leaves no room for flaws and PRE35 finds the right balance between detail and feel. The silence in between is audible, palpable and takes the experience to the next level.
