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Carousels
Rock · 2020

Carousels

Doves

A hypnotic return marked by a gritty Tony Allen drum sample and swirling, psychedelic textures. It captures the dizzying nostalgia of a seaside town at dusk.

June 18, 2020 · Virgin EMI Records

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Carousels marks a triumphant return for Doves, blending their signature Mancunian melancholia with a newfound rhythmic complexity. The track is anchored by a propulsive drum sample from the legendary Tony Allen, which provides a gritty, organic counterpoint to the band's typically expansive and cinematic textures. It feels like a fever dream of a childhood summer, where the bright lights of the boardwalk are viewed through the hazy, slightly distorted lens of adulthood. The production is dense and immersive, layering shimmering guitars and ghostly vocal harmonies over a circular, hypnotic groove that perfectly mirrors the title's imagery.

Moments Worth Listening For
The moment the Tony Allen drum loop kicks in, grounding the ethereal synths with a gritty, afrobeat-inflected shuffle.
The bridge where the vocals become submerged in a wash of reverb, sounding like a distant memory calling from across a pier.
The final thirty seconds where the brass and guitars swell into a dizzying, psychedelic crescendo before abruptly cutting to silence.
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How does Carousels sound next to the rest of Doves's catalogue?

Sample Based+4.0σ

The production is built around sample based than this artist usually allows.

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