Trentem ller - Memoria

Anders Trentemøller's sixth studio album, Memoria, seems to exist at the confluence of inspiration, coincidence, and maybe even a little bit of the supernatural. A recent, unanticipated drop of four songs, in the form of two singles ("No One Quite Like You", and "Golden Sun"), might leave one surprised to find that a full album's worth of material was also waiting in the wings. As with most Trentemøller releases, it's a body of songs that are thematically linked by many melodic threads. The first single from the upcoming album, "In The Gloaming," which is released in September 2021, implies the arc of the album might have actually begun late in the day, giving the sensation of waking in the evening. Nocturne's dawning. Stars emerge in the form of percussive arpeggios.

2019's Trentemøller album Obverse was an exercise in what could be done if the prospect of performing the songs onstage wasn't a factor. It opened up some doors, and signaled a new chapter. Memoria, even considering its resplendence, almost feels like it demands to be presented live as well.

Side A
1. Veil Of White
2. No More Kissing In The Rain
3. Darklands
4. Glow

Side B
1. In The Gloaming
2. The Rise
3. When The Sun Explodes

Side C
1. Dead Or Alive
2. All Too Soon
3. A Summer’s Empty Room
4. Swaying Pine Trees

Side D
1. Drifting Star
2. Like A Daydream
3. Linger