Cape Forestier

Cape Forestier, released in 2024, marks a significant 'back-to-basics' moment for Angus & Julia Stone. Following their foray into more produced, cinematic sounds and Julia's solo experimentalism, this record serves as a spiritual successor to their early work like Down the Way. Named after a lighthouse in Tasmania, the album was recorded with a focus on live takes and minimal overdubbing, capturing the raw, intuitive connection between the siblings. Critics, including those at Plattentests.de, noted the album's warmth and its refusal to chase contemporary trends, instead doubling down on the duo's strengths: evocative storytelling and peerless vocal harmony. The tracklist features a mix of new compositions and reworked older ideas, including 'The Wedding Song,' which had long been a fan favorite in live settings. It stands as a mature, settled work from an artist pair who no longer feel the need to prove their versatility, opting instead for pure, atmospheric folk.