There's something missing. Sango's second full-length is pleasant but doesn't resonate — and it's hard to pinpoint what it lacks. It could be structure: the songs on In the Comfort Of change directions so often that they leave little to hold on to. It could be cohesion: the album doesn't give much of a story to follow and the mood is quite scattered. Or the missing element could be ingenuity: the song titles, lyrics and even the accompanying visuals attempt to be deep, but reveal themselves to be rather empty. The album is good, for sure — there's just something preventing it from being great.
Still, there are moments on In the Comfort Of for Sango fans to enjoy. Smino brightens up the album with high-octane flows and witty bars on "Khlorine." "Rude" is a summery standout on which Jean Deaux's airy vocals shine, and "When I'm Around You" connotes torturous, toxic relationship well. Ryan Ashley's angelic harmonies allow "Comfortable" to dissolve into a beautiful finish.
It's an enjoyable album that's easy to forget. Sango has done better, but still, there are worse ways to spend your time.
(Last Gang)Still, there are moments on In the Comfort Of for Sango fans to enjoy. Smino brightens up the album with high-octane flows and witty bars on "Khlorine." "Rude" is a summery standout on which Jean Deaux's airy vocals shine, and "When I'm Around You" connotes torturous, toxic relationship well. Ryan Ashley's angelic harmonies allow "Comfortable" to dissolve into a beautiful finish.
It's an enjoyable album that's easy to forget. Sango has done better, but still, there are worse ways to spend your time.
