Sally Shapiro - Ready To Live A Lie (2025) [Hi-Res]

"This is the fifth studio album from this Swedish italo disco/synthpop duo and it has to be said that they sound as vital as ever, despite ‘Ready To Live A Lie’ being perhaps their darkest yet. Where once they explored euphoric love they’ve now moved on to examine fractured relationships and loneliness. Needless to say, they do this in their own way, which is through gleaming melodies and much effervescence a la Saint Etienne." The Crack Magazine

"The enduring sorrow of 'Ready to Live a Lie' taps into what’s always made Sally Shapiro music so alluring: heartache wrapped up in drum machine, hypnotic synths, and the vocalist’s delicate delivery.... herein lies the enduring appeal of a duo that knows their strengths lie in their luxurious, inviting sadness." Paste Magazine

"Sally Shapiro flourishes ... perfect for giving goosebumps." Les Inrocks

"This brand new LP is just exquisite. Some of their finest work to date... Album of the year brewing here big time!" Shrem's Carousel

"A melancholic soundtrack to the summer" MusicOMH