Following on from Welsh Music Award winning 2018 debut Melyn, the Camarthen based trio deliver another beautifully crafted and award winning collection of tracks with enough variety to keep you on your toes without losing any cohesion. Building on the sound they established in their debut, Adwaith have carried an infectious energy into this album, while fleshing out a full and detailed sound hinted at in their debut.

From the ethereal energy of opener Cuddio, the 90’s UK pop rock of Sudd and saccharine sweetness of Wedi Blino, to the haunting acoustic opening of Yn y Swn, polished post punk of Nid Aur and upbeat symphonic beauty of ETO, Bato Mato delivers on all fronts.

Theres a comforting familiarty to this album, and although unique, it brings of hints of such bands as The Stone Roses (Cuddio,Sudd) and Elastica (Nid Aur) to feel great from the first listen.

This collection of beautiful melodies, sawing basslines and airy vocals, really define Adwaiths sound and place them among the best in Welsh music for our time and truly deserving winners of the Welsh Music Award. If Adwaith can nail this on the supposedly tricky second album, then we’re really in for a treat in the future.

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