Review: Caribou – Honey
On tracks like Honey and Broke My Heart, we hear those upbeat, UK garage influences alongside Snaith’s signature falsetto, giving the songs a fresh, almost genre-bending appeal. Only You is a standout love ballad that veers into pop territory, while Got To Change throws back to Caribou’s festival anthems with its ecstatic crescendo. The album also experiments with AI-modified vocals, which lend an ethereal quality to tracks like Dear Life and Come Find Me, though at times it feels like Snaith might be distancing himself a bit too much from the more personal touch we loved on Suddenly.
As Honey unfolds, the emotional intensity ramps up. Campfire builds with layers of swirling synths and textures, creating a cascade of sound that feels like a chase scene. The funky disco vibes of Over Now close out the album with a splash of euphoria, showing that even when Snaith leans heavily into the beats, he still knows how to spin an infectious melody. Honey is a playful, energetic ride that explores both the euphoric highs and introspective lows of Caribou’s sound, serving up a blend that’s part dance party, part soul search, and all Caribou.
