Wednesday, September 14, 2016

SONG OF THE DAY: Hooverphonic - Plus Profond (1996)


Hooverphonic released only one album with vocalist Liesje Sadonius before beginning their tenure with Geike Arnaert, 1996's "A New Stereophonic Sound Spectacular".  The Belgian group, originally called Hoover before changing their name, integrate dream-pop vocals with trip-hop beats, and the result is a delicate and unpretentious sound, often sultry and humbly sophisticated.  "Plus Profond" showcases the sweet vocal presence of Sadonius, who recalls Elizabeth Fraser's angelic pipes, despite lacking the unparalleled vocal range of the latter.

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