With her latest outing ‘Third Time’s a Charm’, Canada’s Paris Pick delivers an album that sparkles like sunlight on a neon-drenched coastline, merging retro-yacht-pop vibes with modern indie-pop sensibilities. From the opening warmth of ‘Same Page’, it’s clear that she has honed her craft into a sound both luminous and immediate, her velvety vocals guiding us through a ten-track journey of introspection, reinvention, and playful exuberance.
The album effortlessly balances buoyant grooves with intimate reflection. Tracks like ‘Go Out And Give It All’ and the effervescent title-track shimmer with energy, their hooks both catchy and sophisticated, while slower moments such as ‘You Should Know I Love You by Now’ creates space for contemplation, revealing her skill at marrying lyrical honesty with cinematic atmosphere. Layered harmonies, sparkling guitars, and delicate brass touches imbue the record with nuance and depth, emphasising a meticulous approach to arrangement that never feels overproduced.
While the highlight ‘Get My Baby Back’ perfectly encapsulates the album’s duality of heart and humour, blending sincerity with a mischievous energy that keeps us engaged throughout.
Co-produced with Jordy Walker and recorded with a tight ensemble in Whitehorse and the Yukon, ‘Third Time’s a Charm’ exudes cohesion and artistry. The record’s sunset-ready grooves, crisp production, and expressive performances elevate her sound, marking her evolution as an indie-pop auteur. It’s a shimmering, confident, and joyous statement, and arguably the strongest showcase of her artistry to date.
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