Nao: Jupiter review – an upbeat, welcome return
Wildflowers sets the tone with its sprightly bass line and interlocking drum groove that anchors Joshua's earworming melody about a yearning romance. Other uptempo numbers such as We All Win and Happy People lift into anthemic choruses. Yet it's on the slower tracks that she is given space to shine, expertly sinking into the nocturnal groove of Elevate and erupting into an emotive crescendo on Light Years. There is little here that will surprise Nao's longtime fans, but it's an enjoyable listen and a welcome return for a homegrown R&B stalwart.
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