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Much like his self-titled debut,
, the shimmering sophomore set from German singer/songwriter
, is a synth-driven exercise in retro-flavored indie dance rock. However, while its predecessor was a neon-washed, digital throbber,
expands
's palette with bright, uplifting anthems similar to
,
, and
-era
. The
-meets-"Thriller" opener "Take Me Back" provides a bridge between releases before opening the skies with the joyous "Under the Sun." From there,
is equal parts dreamy and upbeat. Standouts "Illusions" and "Lucia" glimmer and shine, recalling the collaborations between
and
on the latter's
. Elsewhere,
channels the anthemic indie rock of
with "Losing Touch" and pays appropriate homage to the disco era with the
-guitars and cowbells of "Shadows" and "Forgive," which features chillwave producer
. Although there's nothing groundbreaking on this album,
is warm and pleasant from start to finish, ideal for sun-kissed afternoons and carefree nights. ~ Neil Z. Yeung