and the productions take in the best of what pop had to offer in the late 60s and early 70s
sexism and social justice
which had matured beyond formula pop
Na-Kel Smith and Lerado Khalil drift in and out
surrounded by sticky hooks
Sylvan Esso - Ow ∞ Buena Vista Social Club and the productions take inSylvan Esso took four years to write Ow (pronounced "Ow Infinity"), the longest they've ever spent on an album. Written at their North Carolina studio, the record grew from improvisation and collaboration, with many of Amelia Meath's vocals captured in first takes, giving the songs an immediate, unguarded feel. Guest appearances from Glenn Kotche, Matt Douglas, Jenn Wasner, Joe Westerlund, Jake Luppen, Daniel Aged and TJ Maiani helped shape a set of