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The Art of Pretending to Swim
Folk · 2018 · 11 tracks · 57m

The Art of Pretending to Swim

Villagers

Lush, rhythmic art-pop that marries delicate folk songwriting with warm analog synthesizers and a subtle, soul-influenced groove.

September 20, 2018 · Domino

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A sophisticated blend of existential curiosity and rhythmic warmth that feels both intellectually stimulating and emotionally comforting.

Tracklist · 11 Tracks · 57m
01
Again
4:28
01
Ada (Extended)
13:15
02
This Is The Art of Pretending to Swim
2:42
02
A Trick of the Light
4:08
03
Sweet Saviour
4:36
04
Long Time Waiting
5:09
05
Fool
3:18
06
Love Came with All That It Brings
5:29
07
Real Go - Getter
3:26
08
Hold Me Down
4:39
09
Ada
6:10
Moments Worth Listening For
The way the gospel-tinged backing vocals swell during the climax of Again
The hypnotic, thirteen-minute ambient expansion of the extended version of Ada
The syncopated, almost R&B-influenced drum machine pattern that drives A Trick of the Light
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How does The Art of Pretending to Swim sound next to the rest of Villagers's catalogue?

Keys/Synth+1.7σ

The instrumentation foregrounds keys/synth notably more than the catalogue usually does.

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