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- Summary: The first full-length studio release in 17 years for the British electronic producer features classical piano-based tracks recorded with a 14-piece orchestra.
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- Record Label: Decca
- Genre(s): Electronic, Classical, Classical Crossover, Modern Composition
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May 20, 2020While seemingly a far cry from much of Cole’s early work. It’s clear that despite the pervading neo-classical influence of the record, what it does share with the rest of his canon is a clear, deft understanding of music that can’t be argued against. At a time when much of the world is forced to stay indoors, 'Madrugada' provides a breath of fresh air.
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May 20, 2020The term ‘easy listening’ is a little taboo these days, often replaced with the more benign label ‘ambient’, but these ditties represent the former in every meaningful sense.
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Q MagazineMay 20, 2020Just enough texture and colour to lift his affecting compositions above the neo-classical norm. [May 2020, p.104]
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MojoMay 20, 2020This retreat to classical roots is soothing, if a little one-note. [Jul 2020, p.88]