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SMG Is Proud to Announce ESSENCE by Icicle It would be safe to say that it is very difficult to select focus tracks on this record. It shifts swiftly from song to song, musically and thematically. Each one is written with distinguishable sensitivity and taste; ear worms lurk behind the bars in every composition. On top of that, it is meticulously crafted and well produced. If one is to be hard-pressed however, titles like One Good Reason (track 2), I Am so Afraid (track 3), We Gotta Do It (track 7) and The Man on the Moon (track 8) most certainly deserve the spotlight. Halatchev’s personality truly shines in One Good Reason. It is a song about commitment, devotion, persistence and perseverance; a manifest to strength and never giving up despite of the challenges and obstacles life throughs at you. I Am so Afraid is a passionate and driven piece reflecting on the depth and magnitude one reaches in finding a soulmate. Music and words blend perfectly to culminate in a profound confession. We Gotta Do It is a playful, flirty and catchy number which leaves you humming long after the final chord is struck. Its suggestive lyrics weave wonderfully provoking mischievous thoughts. The Man on the Moon “is not about the man on the moon”, as Halatchev puts it. It celebrates his longstanding friendship and collaboration with his partner in crime; their ability to understand and accept each other’s flaws and complexities. The final track Bouquet of Sun Rays features Albane Chateau on lead vocals. The performance is absolutely stunning as she captures the mood of the song and transcends it with confidence and humility. One may argue this (14th to date) album is Icicle’s best. It is mature, vibrant, deeply emotional and topically complex. Yet, it flows like a gust of fresh air and it is over just when you feel you would like some more.
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