Its the kind of classic pop that never gets old.

Elements of their comeback pick up right where they left off.

At the same time, their synths have taken on new tones and Thorns voice has wondrously aged.

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Its deeper in pitch and chestier in texture, lending her even greater character.

The lyrics also reflect their stage of life theyre both 60 by expressing a carpe diem urgency.

Like all their best recordings, EBTGs latest has both an intellectual perspective and a sensual sweep.

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John Cale:Mercy

Most long-running artists start to recycle their sound at a certain point.

Not Welsh musician and composer John Cale.

In his 80s, hes still finding new styles to conquer.

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Together, it creates a work with both political and personal resonance.

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