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Leon leans into El Michels Affair territory on the tune that sounds decidedly different from the Norah Jones records he has produced. \"Take My Hand\" puts gospel influence front and center with the Fabulous Rainbow Singers choir on the chorus and a saxophone solo from the late great Rahsaan Roland Kirk. \"Open Season\", a mid tempo, piano driven number with group vocals chanting \"we want the gold, we want the gold... \" could soundtrack a slow motion highlight reel, while the aptly titled album closer \"Victory Lap\" is a dreamy euphoric wind-down worthy of the record that just finished. When all is said and done, the trophy on the cover of the album speaks volumes. 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Labelmate and world renowned trumpeter from The Roots, Dave Guy joins the '70s groove of \"Oakley's Car Wash\" with his distinct horn lines before the track switches lanes, closing with a dubby outro. From raucous to serene, \"Anticipate\" featuring Clairo picks up on the musical synergy between her and Leon that created 2024's Charm album. Clairo rides signature EMA arrangements perfectly as she pines for an unattainable love over the band's airtight instrumentation. \"Eastside\" is a song that could soundtrack a sunrise over the ocean, putting Leon's tasteful use of space and arrangement on a pedestal. By way of Japan, The Suginami Children's Choir join in on the lush \"Clean The Line\" singing a song about the moon, the sun, and birds. Next, \"Cortex\" kicks in the door with gritty distorted guitars and thundering drums that puts a moment of pure cinematic intensity in the middle of the album. 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