Dan Bodan
“A Soft Opening”
Soft (out 10.28 on DFA)
The Berlin-based vocalist’s debut LP is the star of my forthcoming “Fall Albums to Watch (Part Two)” column, so I won’t say much else except that its gorgeous, 18+-produced opening number is a keeper. Over the last couple of years, Bodan has carefully constructed a sound all his own, weaving his dreamy, dramatic vocals over consistently progressive soundscapes. Though he continues to be hopelessly underrated by the American press, make no mistake, Soft will likely end up one of the year’s finest albums.
