Lily and Madeleine
Fumes

In 2015, for the first time in history, reissues outsold new releases.

This can be interpreted as a desire to revisit the rich history of music from the second half of the 20th century by both old and new generations. On the other hand, it is the unmistakable sign that today's music world struggles to offer artists who can become mainstream without losing quality and presenting something new. Leaving aside the dismal Italian scene, and partly the European one, even the American market does not fare well, fragmented into many small independent labels that struggle to bring their names to the wider public; reaching as much audience as possible is not the bogeyman many think but a statement of a musical identity that can reach everyone. "Fumes," 2014, is the second album by sisters Lily and Madeleine from Indiana, one of the agricultural hearts of the States. The debut of this duo in 2013 surprised critics greatly, with an ethereal folk sound enriched by various elements that freed it from a canonical definition, thanks also to their surprising vocal harmonies. Comparisons to the Everly Brothers or Simon and Garfunkel were immediately abundant. The lyrical abilities of these two young women are sublimated in never too bright lyrics, with shades of gray that can suddenly turn into a full day of light. In this second LP, perfectly crafted in its vinyl edition with a poster featuring the lyrics and the choice of a remarkably effective transparent vinyl, the musical discourse of their debut is resumed with some added contamination towards solutions further from folk, "Cabin Fever" and the loops of "Blue Blades" or the track that could easily be a great radio single: "Peppermint Candy."

A very beautiful LP, ten perfect songs that have the task of creating significant anticipation for the third installment due at the end of the month. One to watch.