The Kennedys

On their new release, "Closer Than You Know," The Kennedysstrike out into new territory, this time inspired by a sojourn in Paris, where they immersed themselves in the turn of anothercentury, the time when Debussy and Ravel were inventing thesonic palette of modern music. No strangers to reinvention, Pete and Maura came up with a cappuccino-fueled concept at a small cafe in Montmartre: music inspired by the Impressionistcomposers, married to the rock and pop sounds for which theduo have long been known. In the spirit of Paris-trainedcomposer Burt Bacharach and his lyricist partner Hal David,Pete took on the task of creating musical landscapes that wouldcushion Mauras lyrics and bell-like harmonies. The songs havea quality, inherent in Mauras voice, that is both soothing andurgent. As writers and producers, the Kennedys continue tomature, from their early style-conscious pop to todays burnished sheen. Always tuned to their own muse, Pete and Maura have once again come up with a unique sound that is as uplifting as it is unclassifiable