The Jesus and Mary Chain Featuring Hope Sandoval - "Sometimes Always"
Through the Devil Softly is the second studio album from Hope Sandoval & The Warm Inventions.
All songs written and composed by Hope Sandoval and David Roback, except where noted.
It announces the band's trademark effect with haunting guitar work and lyrics, and Hope Sandoval's disengaged vocals.
He described Hope Sandoval's vocals as "more sultry" than those of Opal's Kendra Smith.
It is a duet between Jim Reid and Hope Sandoval.
On October 12, 2011, Hope Sandoval's official website confirmed the duo would release their first new material in fifteen years later that same month.
Mazzy Star (Hope Sandoval and David Roback) are back with their first release in 15 years.
His best known work outside My Bloody Valentine is with Hope Sandoval & the Warm Inventions.
Music noted its depth and range and compared it to the music of Hope Sandoval.