BALTHAZAR ’DO NOT CLAIM THEM ANYMORE’ LIVE@ STATION SESSIONS LONDON

Belgium is far better known for its electronic output than it is darkly baroque chamber pop. Balthazar, the band formed by songwriters Maarten Devoldere and Jinte Deprez, provide an exception with their supremely classicist take on folk. ’. Each song is supremely crafted. The dynamics are pitched just right, and Devoldere’s insouciant Dylan-esque vocal drawl provides an important dash of attitude that prevents some of the more low-key moments from drifting by.