Rapprocher convincingly pulls off its noir pop aesthetic with slinky, unashamed pop tunes without venturing into sugary pop territory, thanks to classic drum beats, layered analog synths within simple melodies. Combing Elizabeth Harper's golden age film star qualities with lo-fi, '80s new wave tunes, Class Actress lives in a completely different era.
Insatiable hooks of "Weekend" and "Keep You" find Class Actress side-stepping the washed-out vocals of other lo-fi acts, a good thing given Harper's breathy vocals don't carry the weight of other similar acts. Crafted in Harper's image, the album's melodrama is believable, if not alluring.
Rapprocher's tightly-knit noir pop is compelling, yet not without it's missteps like the pre-recorded keys of "All the Saints" or the formulaic "Missed." Harper and electronic producer Mark Richardson achieve their goal making Elizabeth Harper a star.
Essential Tracks: "Weekend" and "Let Me Love You"
Weekend by Class Actress
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