The Danish rock duo follow up on their recent covers album by referencing back to their 7th album Pe’ahi, on their brand new 10th album.

The Raveonettes have always been a warm hug of a band, albeit one with a slightly glacial hint to it. I distinctly remember them from their early days, the epitome of rock and roll cool, darlings of the NME, throwbacks to The Velvet Underground married to sensibilities of the modern new rock revolution. I was fortunate enough to catch them at the Norwich Arts Centre in 2005 with support from the kamikaze rock of Dogs, a band that burned ever so brightly ever so briefly. The audience was so entranced by The Raveonettes an NME reviewer embedded with the band for part of their tour described it as ‘reverential awe, suitable for the converted church that is the Arts Centre’.

Sune Rose Wagner and Sharin Foo have always possessed an inherent understanding of harmony and guitar that has lead them to maintain a high quality output throughout their career. This new album, picking up on the themes of 2014’s Pe’ahi, is another solid outing. Lead single ‘Blackest’ has a big whack of the scuzzy groove guitar sound and intense drum machine loops that they made their name on. Second single ‘Killer’ is the album standout with its twinkling melody and lush harmonies. It is perfect up until the coda that outstays its welcome by about a minute.

The Raveonette’s have always understood how to play to their strengths and Pe’ahi 2 is no different. For fans of the band this will be greatly welcomed. If you are new to The Raveonettes this is not a bad place to start.