Although the singles leading up to Disclosure’s new album Caracal have all been danceable enough, there admittedly hasn’t been a standout yet. “Bang That” was a little single-minded; “Holding On” catchy, yet derivative of Settle; “Omen” felt like a lifeless remake of “Latch”; finally, “Willing & Able” was interesting in its slow sultriness, but still lacked that punch. “Hourglass”, however, feels like it’s come out of nowhere - this song is a breath of warm, fresh air, the kind that permeates cities on the best nights and makes you want to do crazy things.
The red-black scheme works well for the track’s video and art, for this is a deep house cut. Take a listen to the subdued but punchy beats, the washes of synths that fade in and out. It’s like Pepe Bradock’s “Deep Burnt” (an unquestionable house classic) reimagined for the 2010s, with a Disclosure-esque pop spin on it. Truthfully, it’s brilliant, giving “Help Me Lose My Mind” a run for its money as Disclosure’s best song to date. …show more content…
LION BABE singer Jillian Hervey, breathtaking Afro and all, is a captivating centerpiece for this pulsing beat, putting together a vocal performance perfectly tailored for the song - catchy, and in a subdued way, but with a fire in the gut. “Eyes in the hourglass,” she croons, as the beat suddenly flares, and breezy hi hats bring in the chorus. That’s not even the real chorus, though - wait for the breakdown, where Hervey’s voice fragments into whispered phrases as a pulsing, neon synth rises from the deep. Disclosure seem to be approaching their sophomore album in a litany of different ways - the group has yet to master some approaches, but they’ve hit the nail on the head with “Hourglass”. One of Disclosure’s best, and one of the year’s best and purest expressions of deep
The red-black scheme works well for the track’s video and art, for this is a deep house cut. Take a listen to the subdued but punchy beats, the washes of synths that fade in and out. It’s like Pepe Bradock’s “Deep Burnt” (an unquestionable house classic) reimagined for the 2010s, with a Disclosure-esque pop spin on it. Truthfully, it’s brilliant, giving “Help Me Lose My Mind” a run for its money as Disclosure’s best song to date. …show more content…
LION BABE singer Jillian Hervey, breathtaking Afro and all, is a captivating centerpiece for this pulsing beat, putting together a vocal performance perfectly tailored for the song - catchy, and in a subdued way, but with a fire in the gut. “Eyes in the hourglass,” she croons, as the beat suddenly flares, and breezy hi hats bring in the chorus. That’s not even the real chorus, though - wait for the breakdown, where Hervey’s voice fragments into whispered phrases as a pulsing, neon synth rises from the deep. Disclosure seem to be approaching their sophomore album in a litany of different ways - the group has yet to master some approaches, but they’ve hit the nail on the head with “Hourglass”. One of Disclosure’s best, and one of the year’s best and purest expressions of deep