Dorena - Nuet (2013)

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Originating from Sweden, Nuet is Dorena's third album. The band describe their sound as: "Music for love, dreams and warm summer nights." That's pretty accurate.

The first song, Semper, begins with a dreamy arpeggio that lures you into the album. The song is beautifully crafted and the band builds layers of sounds to create a lush sound that is, at the same time, incredibly minimalist.

That first song, sets the template for the rest of the album. Dorena is quite minimalist but manages to build melodies and sounds that are simply beautiful and lush. The songs are catchy but at the same time understated.

Of course, there are parts when sharper sounds and noise build up, but this is mostly a very bright chilled-out album.

Borrowing, again, from their website: "Dorena crafts beautiful and nostalgic post-rock without pretensions."

Without pretensions is right but what a brilliant album! I honestly can't even mention a favourite or stand out song.

Rating: Heavy Rotation

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