With “ABSOLUTES,” Barcelona have crafted a vibrant collection of stadium-sized anthems and reflective ballads, unified by soaring melodies, lush arrangements, and singer/keyboardist Brian Fennell’s persuasively personal lyricism. Intricately orchestrated songs like “Stars” and “It’s About Time” are animated by a dramatic sonic scope, with Fennell’s remarkable vocals conveying an ardent yearning...
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