As a long-standing fan, I can't believe I slept on this release for almost a year. Siberia Acoustic strips off the synths and eradicates the electro, but leaves the simple structural beauty in tact.
2011's Siberia was pretty rad in its own right, but Siberia Acoustic manages to take it to an entire new level. Whilst tracks like 'Toes' may lose their playful element in the loss of synth, the door is opened up to a world of possibility in both power and vulnerability.
'Suspension' is given a whole new dimension simply in its slower pace, removing the slightly futuristic edge in favour of more innocent tones. Similarly, 'Peace Sign' is given an entirely new layer in its contributions from the lovely Coeur de Pirate, as she tumbles out a tirade of French; such quirks simply adding to the illusion of romance and intrigue that seem ever-present on an acoustic record such as this.
On previous records, some might say a certain vocal quality has been lost or perhaps disguised when compared, say, to her live performances. There's none of that here - Lights truly comes into her own.
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