The Art Of Pretending To Swim

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Artistic creative in constant evolution and true to the composition of captivating melodies, Conor O'Brien takes a new step in his career with the release of the 4th album by Villagers, «The Art Of Pretending To Swim». In line with songwriters Patrick Watson, Bon Iver, and Kevin Morby, Villagers stands out as an emblematic figure of the current folk scene and draws you into a poetic universe from the very first listen. After composing tracks notably for Charlotte Gainsbourg, Villagers has assigned tracks for the soundtrack of the hit series «Big Little Lies», and will also participate in the soundtrack of the film «Loro», the biopic about Berlusconi. The successor to the magnificent «Darling Arithmetic», O'Brien's new album reconnects with the multiple facets of his previous records, while adding soul, a new rhythmic approach, and a plethora of dazzling sound elements, thus creating catchy and accessible melodies. «Splendid» Les Inrockuptibles «One of the most gifted and ambitious singer-songwriters in international pop» Le Monde «The prettiest thing that has happened to Irish folk» Télérama «Pop-folk genius» Rock & Folk «It's beautiful to the point of tears» Rolling Stone «One of the most talented and elegant songwriters» Glamour «Simply beautiful» Marie Claire