Bad Humors [CD]

Pain is unavoidable. Hurt is a hurdle of unknowable difficulty. MADEIRA's Bad Humors is about dealing with those problems by letting go of negative thoughts and embracing the wealth of positive possibilities. After touring the world with Yumi Zouma, the group she co-founded, Kim Pflaum left the band and moved to the seaside city of Auckland. The transition gave her plenty to write about. The result is a collection of brilliantly composed songs featuring irresistible melodies and lucid production. It's a rich blend of electronic pop encompassing late night ballads like the comedown closer "Parquet" and the sunset party of "Let Me Down." Though there is a sense of dark territory, MADEIRA also projects serenity. "The EP's title comes from the ancient medical practice of bloodletting, which was a method of draining blood with the intent that bad feelings, emotions, "humors," would also leave the body. CD comes in a jewel case.

• Format Detail: CD Jewel Case
• Format: CD
• Genre: Indie & Alternative