Tim: This is a lengthy one, and much as I’d normally say NO to a six-minute track, keep with it.
Tom: Crikey – when the main synth lines drop at about :48, that’s really quite something.
Tim: Certainly is, and let’s get the bad bit out of the way first: the verses aren’t great. There’s no real stuff behind them, especially the early ones, and if I’m honest I do find her voice on its own slightly grating. HOWEVER, that’s a very minor quibble, as that instrumental bit that pretty much forms the chorus really is quite lovely indeed, and not only makes the verses worthwhile, but also makes the tune worth every one of its six minutes.
Tom: It says something when you approve of an instrumental chorus. I’m not sure that the verses are worth that chorus – but it’s a hell of a chorus.
Tim: Lovely lovely, and if I was feeling in a florid mood I’d probably describe it as gorgeous.
Tom: I can see Avicii taking that chorus and setitng something else to it, and making the track a hell of a lot better.
Tim: You’re right, he probably could do a lot with it, but even as it is, the last two minutes, with the main singing, the backing vocals and the production beneath it just all combine to form something wonderful. You won’t hear me say this often, but this six minute track is enjoyable throughout.