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MojoJul 27, 2022Deschanel's light, Astrud Gilberto-style vocals float wistfully and when they collide with Ward's harmonies on Deirdre or with er own harmonies on Melt Away, it soars. [Sep 2022, p.94]
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Aug 16, 2022It’s a subtle homage to Wilson’s genius as a songwriter and arranger with a delicate touch and sense of restraint. These are songs meant to be played in one’s room with the door shut and maybe even the lights off.
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Jul 27, 2022Their renderings of "Don't Worry Baby" and "Wouldn't It Be Nice" may be ramshackle, but much like the originals, they're delivered with unguarded joy and wide-eyed innocence.
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Jul 27, 2022The pair deserve credit for an adventurous attitude and for not allowing their reverence to deter their intents. These are, after all, interpretations, and in any such circumstance, creativity counts. Granted, it’s an unorthodox tack for a tribute, but it’s one that still resonates well.
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Jul 27, 2022Toggling between merely pleasant and overly precious, Melt Away is such a low-stakes endeavor that it never even registers as a comeback.