Never Give Up opens with two beautifully emotive and powerful compositions in Hope and Silence. Both are elegantly uplifting and true to the mood and thematic of the album’s title. This momentum remains unbroken in the soaring track Infinity which segues seamlessly into the album’s title piece. Gold Lounge is the brainchild of Italian music producer Michele Felloni and when it comes to conveying emotive aesthetics he has proven quite fluent and masterful. The track Sexy Boy continues the magic as it manifests a soulful R&B feel reminiscent of Motown jazz style that is irresistible. With All Of My Senses has the romantic power and grandiosity coupled with the huge depth that makes it worthy of Bond Movie theme status and an almost stream-of-consciousness reverie. Oh la la follows with an infectiously rhythmic and energizing positive groove. I Need Time is possessed of a club vibe carried over a mesmerizing vocal track that makes one long for the night to remain indefinitely. Golden State is an introspective piece that, fueled by Dianarosa’s lovely vocals and the impressively textured soundscape, serves to remind us of the fleeting nature of those special moments in life. Just Breathe is an intricately engaging sonic mosaic and brings closure to an album that is truly remarkable and a treasure to the listener.
