How to Dress Well
“Repeat Pleasure”
What is This Heart? (out 06.24 on Weird World)
On Thursday, St. Tom Krell blessed us with the second single from his upcoming third LP — my most anticipated album of 2014. Though Krell has been lumped with the rest of the progressive R&B scene, that has always seemed an awkward, superficial marriage. In reality, the Chicago resident has always operated outside the boundaries of any genre — crafting a sound and aesthetic that is all his own. When you consider tracks like this and recent single, “Words I Don’t Remember,” it’s remarkable how far he’s come from his shadowy, noise-soaked early work, while remaining true to his singular, original spirit. It reminds us that you can grow and develop without losing yourself along the way.
