Firmly at home on Planet Mu, “Devout” is a polished bit of electronica, bordering on dream-pop but with a sometimes grimy side. Rap tracks like “Priority”, which starts out sounding like any other vanity rap but develops into something much more introspective. In fact the whole release is tinged with a melancholy reflection and a deep honesty about relationships and parenthood. While it’s not a concept album, there’s a strong theme of devotion and longevity.

“Fate” is a lush ballad with lovely Denai Moore vocals, arguably lacking the strong hook that would make it truly powerful. The flanged Asian-sounding synth sounds of “My Life” (featuring Miles Mitchell’s own voice) are a quirky highlight, as is the faintly moombahton-grooved ballad “Our Love”. The instrumentals are strong too, with a playful levity in pieces like “Black Tides” robotic whirr patterns (and a bassline that sounds like it’s about to turn into Fleetwood Mac). “Honor Oak” treads a fine line close to sounding a little silly, like a kind of electro-lullaby, as though some of these tracks are as much for the child as for the parent.

“Devout” is a succinct and deeply heartfelt emotional bit of electronica with an unquestionable sincerity. At times it is a little lethargic, but if you’re looking for romantic and vulnerable electronica that really works, you’ll find it here.