All artists reach a zenith in their career

A high point of excellence that they will never top

For Kieran Hebden this came with the release of the quite brilliant Rounds

His third full length album fused together the live instrumentation

And vibrant melodies of folk with the experimentalism

And production quality of electronica

And it combined these elements with devastating beauty

While maybe not the most immediate or obvious ch oice from Rounds

Hands delivers its message with stunning simplicity

Beautiful chiming ambiance is joined by some improvisational drum beats

And steady rhythms as the whole tracks

Envelops the listener in a blanket of warm melodies

It is the sort of track that no matter

How we're feeling makes us feel safe inside and at peace

James Ould