Conor O’Brien’s The Art Of Pretending To Swim marks a bold evolution for Villagers, blending the intimacy of Darling Arithmetic with the rich, diverse soundscapes of earlier albums. Combining soulfulness, rhythmic complexity, and detailed analog-digital production, the album explores existential fears and hopes in a tech-driven world. Written, produced, and largely performed by O’Brien in Dublin, it’s Villagers’ most accomplished work yet.
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