Cult With No Name - Nights in North Sentinel (2021)

Less than two years since the release the universally acclaimed 'Mediaburn', London's electronic balladeers reach double figures in spectacular fashion with their 10th, yes 10th, album in under 15 years. Noticeably more electronic, 'Nights In North Sentinel is soaked in opulent late-night atmospheres. The pulsing minimalist synthwave of 'You're All You Ever Needed' perfectly sets the tone, sitting as it does somewhere between 'Goodbye Horses' and 'Tilted'. Elsewhere, the throbbing darkwave of ''Noa's Arc', and soaring 'Home Again' see CWNN take an unexpected aim at the dancefloor. CWNN's trademark mournful melodic flair is in complete abundance, as evidenced by OMD-infused 'The Automatic Day', as well as the climactic 'Ruins' and deceptively tongue-in-cheek 'Cult With No Name'. Meanwhile, 'Fight or Flight' somehow manages to marry Arabic flavours with blues dobro, against a sinuous groove. 'Nights In North Sentinel' has the usual smattering of guest stars. The sublime vocals of Kelly Ali (ex-Sneaker Pimps) ghost in and out across the entire album, and Blaine L. Reininger (Tuxedomoon) adds a serious stirring touch to the intense, swirling European splendour of 'After The Storm'. Join CWNN as they celebrate their double figure landmark in serious and inimitable style.