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On Jan. 15, nearly three years after their first full-length release, Daughters released their sophomore album, “Not to Disappear”, and it does not disappoint. Critics had high expectations for Daughter after their highly-acclaimed debut album, “If You Leave.” “Not to Disappear” manages to push those standards to even higher extremes for any future projects. In this new album, the English trio stayed true to their roots: strong, dark and powerful sounds with heavy, emotional lyrics. The band’s lyricist and lead singer, Elena Tonra, discusses multiple relatable topics in her own somber manner, such as falling out of love and the troubles of adulthood. She discusses being with someone even though the love isn’t there and how she handles the void. While this may not seem to be the cheeriest album, it is about real issues that are not easy to talk about. Thanks to its authenticity and relatability, this band has managed to grow an enormous fan base in both America and Europe, even though they’ve only been around for a few years. They’ve had songs air on many TV dramas like “Gray’s Anatomy” and “The Vampire Diaries.” Who knows? Perhaps this review will lead you back to that song you’ve heard and always wanted to look up, but you didn’t know where to start. You can find “Not to Disappear” on both Spotify and Apple Music.
Perfect if you like: The xx, Bon Iver
Favorite Tracks: “Doing the Right Thing,” “New Ways” and “Made of Stone”
