Rüfüs Du Sol – Inhale/Exhale :: OndaRock's Reviews

Electronics that breathe deeply. “Inhalte/Exhale”, Rüfüs Du Sol's fifth album, expands the Australian trio's exploration between progressive house and electropop hues, carrying forward a melodic formula that looks to the general public without fear. With an approach that closely resembles the futuristic catchiness of Digitalism, the group treads familiar territory of the deep house more ecumenical – with voluminous crescendos, drop calibrated and a gradually more pressing rhythm – while maintaining a personal identity and a sense of cohesion in the songs.

The warm and clear timbre of singer Tyrone Lindqvist evokes, at times, that of Coldplay's Chris Martin, especially on songs like “Music Is Better”, where the similarity can be seen both in the voice and in the melodic and airy opening of the sound. The possible references don't stop there: the album also recalls Moderat's emotional techno, evident in the massive rhythm and darker undertones of “The Life” – a track that Depeche Mode fans might also enjoy.
“Fire/Desire” instead adds an energetic and fluctuating touch, with pulsating synths with an attitude trance and a rhythm that emerges and dissolves. “Pressure” is another example of how the trio knows how to blend consolidated elements with a well-defined personality, following a buildup progressive in volume and intensity: the high notes follow one another gradually, the rhythm becomes increasingly tighter, but the band knows how to channel clichés into an enthralling piece full of character.