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The O'My's: Tomorrow

by John Bricker
November 4, 2018

Tomorrow, a neo-soul album from the Chicago duo The O'My's, is a mellow lavishly-arranged gem. Across their third album's half an hour, vocalist and guitarist Maceo Vidal-Haymes and keyboardist Nick Hennessey deliver smooth and subtle instrumentation with evocative vocal performances. The O'My's shine brightest when working with other Chicago musicians, creating simple, soulful backdrops for charming rap verses. On “Puddles," the duo lay a smokey, jazzy foundation for indie rapper Saba, who delivers a nostalgic verse about a ...