Long destined for greatness, if whatever god you do or don't believe in doesn't bestow upon Moses Sumney's household name longevity then it's simply because he refuses to play by the rules of the music system. Experimental in the true sense - he loves to see what can be done with what we are already used to - in a world that's well accustomed to soul-jazz-electronica-R&B hybrids Sumney still stands out as one of the few capable of real magic. Opening on 'Cut Me', not discounting the wonderful tune up intro just before, it's hard to remember more of an effective display of pop perfection and heartfelt songwriting in a leftfield artist since Jamie Lidell delivered 'Multiply'. 'Grae' is a very different beast made for a very different and more complex time, though, embracing a swathe of elements from icy darkwave to acoustic balladry and even opera as it runs its course. Phenomenal.

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