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The songs that comprise SVIIB, School of Seven Bells' latest and possibly final LP, were written shortly before member Benjamin Curtis died in 2013 from sudden-onset lymphoma and completed by band co-founder and Curtis' partner Alejandra Deheza after his death. While it's remarkable that SVIIB exists at all, let alone in such fine form, what’s even more remarkable is how resilient, even joyful it is. These are generous songs, the product of deep caring.
The songs that comprise SVIIB, School of Seven Bells' latest and possibly final LP, were written shortly before member Benjamin Curtis died in 2013 from sudden-onset lymphoma and completed by band co-founder and Curtis' partner Alejandra Deheza after his death. While it's remarkable that SVIIB exists at all, let alone in such fine form, what’s even more remarkable is how resilient, even joyful it is. These are generous songs, the product of deep caring.
New York duo's fourth and final album following the sad death of founding member Benjamin Curtis.
New York duo's fourth and final album following the sad death of founding member Benjamin Curtis.
New York electronic group release the final music they made before the death of member Benjamin Curtis
New York electronic group release the final music they made before the death of member Benjamin Curtis
‘SVIIB’ may be the full stop on the band’s work together, but it’s an album that will stand as the perfect goodbye.
‘SVIIB’ may be the full stop on the band’s work together, but it’s an album that will stand as the perfect goodbye.
For a record that was a triumph just to complete and release in the first place, SVIIB is an excellent, joyous album which never gets overwhelmed by the circumstances surrounding its creation
For a record that was a triumph just to complete and release in the first place, SVIIB is an excellent, joyous album which never gets overwhelmed by the circumstances surrounding its creation
This is a very good pop record. Opening track "Ablaze" sets the tone with euphoric synths and 'ah's, getting you moving right from the start. Nitpicking, but this extended intro (the vocals don't come in until 0:51) leaves one hoping for a single edit tha
This is a very good pop record. Opening track "Ablaze" sets the tone with euphoric synths and 'ah's, getting you moving right from the start. Nitpicking, but this extended intro (the vocals don't come in until 0:51) leaves one hoping for a single edit tha
'SVIIB' by School of Seven Bells, album review by Ava Muir. The full-length comes out January 19th via Vagrant Records. The lead single is "Open Your Eyes"
'SVIIB' by School of Seven Bells, album review by Ava Muir. The full-length comes out January 19th via Vagrant Records. The lead single is "Open Your Eyes"