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Rhye – “The Fall” (2 of 5)
In February, enigmatic LA duo Rhye captured our hearts — and our bedrooms — with “Open,” a sensual, minimalist track that slid between confessional intimacy and orchestral balladry. Eight months later, we still don’t know much about the pair (or is it trio?) — but at least we’ve got a second single. Another dreamily intimate track, “The Fall” layers a rattling drum machine with tender piano and hypnotic vocals. “Make love to me one more time before you go away,” Rhye sings in the opening seconds, and the vocals are surprisingly arresting. “The Fall” sounds like what might happen if the xx ever renounced solemnity; it’s minimalist and sexy, yet robust in a way that sets Rhye apart from their gloomy British counterparts. So––at the risk of sounding cheesy––light some candles, pour a couple glasses of wine and let this smooth, seductive song float over you. –– Gina Cargas
