Grade: B-
Bell X1’s new release, “Bloodless Coup,” is delicious. It’s soft and has a healthy electronic vibe that will keep listeners in a comfortable, dream-like state with the occasional moment to break into dance. Songs like “Amsterdam Says,” “The Trailing Skirts of Love” and “74 Swans” have a woozy, feel-good vibe that really kills. Not to say “Bloodless Coup” is perfect, but it’s definitely built to please, and at times, the sound is just beautiful. If anything, Bell X1 can put together a nice melody without overdoing it.