Portland Vows - Cuckoo
Released: July 17 Returning with his first full album in roughly three years, Portland Vows brings us a new body of work that is equal parts hopeful and melancholy at the same time. Each track expemplifies this dynamic through a delicate combination of tones and textures - bright little lights, thin and warbly pads, and an atmospheric background that seems to alternate between a full presence and a barley perceptible addition. It is unclear what exactly the theme behind these compositions is, shifting around consistently while still maintaining the air of melancholic perseverance. Outside of the textural sensations and fractured melodies, certain broken little pieces of vocal creep their way in through various means. The first track that introduces this s the title track, “Cuckoo.” As the pads drone on with a particular intensity the vocals come in slowly as a woman’s voice repeats, “where are you” harmoniously with the soft pads and are gently joined by a beauti...
