In terms of mood there are few songs get as quiet and reassuring as ‘These Hours’ from Helsinki artist Carla Aakre. All achieved with a minimal of distraction, gentle piano drifts and of course a singer who knows when their presence is required to add the little cherry on top. Carla Aakre stands apart in giving us a ballad for the new century that doubles of a love song for lovers who appear to be in a bind. Languid and alluring every step of the way this could become the best last track before bedtime I’ve heard this year, going to be treasured as such. KH
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