"The underlying thread is the idea ofHope." Dev Hynes fourth album ascame two whole years afterthe technicolor pop collage of . Negro Swanis very much aBlood Orangealbum for our current dystopia, a sharing of the multitude of traumas of the black experience. Gentle funk instrumentation belies the lyrical brutality of album opener Orlando, while his sunny guitar licks make a long-awaited return on album highlight Charcoal Baby. The album is a continuously shifting experience, with thought-provoking and surprising interludes and fragments occurring before, during, and after each track. Recorded on-the-go in studios across the world, this record features guest appearances including , Tei Shi, and Project Pat.
- black double vinyl pressing
- printed inner sleeves
- digital download included
- music label:Domino 2018
