Sustain the Illusion
Sweet Gum Tree
Available in 96 kHz / 24-bit AIFF, FLAC high resolution audio formats
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1.1
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Breaking the Bond
Sweet Gum Tree |
6:14 | |||
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1.2
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Twinkle
Sweet Gum Tree |
3:25 | |||
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1.3
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Someday
Sweet Gum Tree |
4:05 | |||
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1.4
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Rollercoaster
Sweet Gum Tree |
3:56 | |||
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1.5
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Fairweather Faith
Sweet Gum Tree |
3:35 | |||
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1.6
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Stars Align
Sweet Gum Tree |
3:14 | |||
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1.7
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Guilt Trip
Sweet Gum Tree |
3:43 | |||
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1.8
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Clean Slate
Sweet Gum Tree |
2:57 | |||
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1.9
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Burn Your Icons
Sweet Gum Tree |
4:24 | |||
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1.10
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The Gift
Sweet Gum Tree |
5:42 | |||
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1.11
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Keeper
Sweet Gum Tree |
3:24 |
On his second album Sustain the Illusion, Sweet Gum Tree (Arno Sojo) has chosen to work almost entirely on his own, unlike his guest-laden debut which featured several prestigious collaborators. With help from Irish producer David Odlum, the longtime partner-in-crime of Gemma Hayes and Glen Hansard, Sojo has created a beautiful, romantic adventure and an unnerving trip through a mind crowded with troubled creatures. Sojo’s earnest vocals confirm that he is amongst those who still believe that music and words can touch the soul by way of sincerity, constant reinvention and fine craftsmanship. Minimal drum machines and echo-laden guitars throughout build a state of grace evoking the ethereal new wave productions of British label 4AD as well as hymns from great pop architects like Talk Talk, Prefab Sprout or Divine Comedy. The album’s electronic rigidity contrasts perfectly with the elegant strings and soaring melodies, while Sojo’s gravelled voice ensures it remains an outstandingly humane and sensitive collection of tracks.
96 kHz / 24-bit PCM – DREAMY BIRD Studio Masters
| Track title | Peak (dB FS) | RMS (dB FS) | LUFS (integrated) | DR | |
Album average Range of values | -0.14 -0.72 to 0.00 | -11.37 -15.02 to -9.20 | -9.04 -12.20 to -6.80 | 6 5 to 8 | |
| 1 | Breaking the Bond | -0.02 | -10.95 | -9.1 | 6 |
| 2 | Twinkle | 0.00 | -9.66 | -7.4 | 5 |
| 3 | Someday | -0.03 | -12.90 | -9.7 | 8 |
| 4 | Rollercoaster | -0.01 | -10.28 | -8.0 | 6 |
| 5 | Fairweather Faith | -0.72 | -12.24 | -10.3 | 7 |
| 6 | Stars Align | 0.00 | -10.40 | -8.6 | 6 |
| 7 | Guilt Trip | -0.01 | -9.20 | -6.8 | 5 |
| 8 | Clean Slate | -0.03 | -11.32 | -8.8 | 7 |
| 9 | Burn Your Icons | -0.01 | -10.23 | -8.3 | 6 |
| 10 | The Gift | -0.03 | -12.92 | -10.2 | 7 |
| 11 | Keeper | -0.66 | -15.02 | -12.2 | 8 |