Destroyer
Your Blues

THE REVIEW

In pop, almost everything has already been attempted and achieved. This indisputable truth pushes many artists on the defensive, either towards an intimate minimalism or a slavish re-proposition, only slightly shuffling the cards, of the most beloved and perhaps overly respected models.
Then there are more talented authors who, with courage and a good dose of boldness, decide to dare, not letting themselves be discouraged by the "historical" burden, without therefore going on a quest for the Holy Grail of absolute originality. Daniel Bejar, aka Destroyer, belongs precisely to this third group.

In "Your Blues," the sixth effort of the Canadian singer-songwriter, clear reference points are certainly not missing: from Paddy McAloon (Prefab Sprout) to Jervis Cocker (Pulp), from the Auters to Scott Walker, but our artist is not at all intimidated by these "sacred monsters" and addresses them with a familiar "you," showing personality and clear ideas.
He thus manages to craft a handful of refined songs, in some episodes even too rich in arrangements, almost baroque, but which work wonderfully, making it difficult to detach from them.
Once you enter the enchanted bitter-sweet world of the peaceful "destroyer," it will be difficult to leave.
Remaining indifferent to tracks like "The Music Lovers" or "Certain Things You Ought To Know" is almost impossible; it's not music for half measures: you either adore it or find it indigestible.

As far as I'm concerned, I've finally found the album that will provide light and warmth to the upcoming cold and dark winter days.