A simple piano sound introduces "9 Crimes," a track that marks the beginning of the second album by the Irish singer-songwriter; just a few seconds in, Lisa's voice arrives, soft, whispered but capable, as always, of enchanting. It's Damien's turn to delve into the heart of the song, with his equally beautiful voice, embarrassingly rich in its warm depth: the track rises in tone, with the addition of some strings, maintaining all its icy beauty in a spine-tingling finale. There are still "9" songs to go...
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