This could end up as my favorite album of 2009. “Orlando” has an early ’90s Book of Love feel. I wish it was released as a double single with eight remixes of it and “People in Pictures” so I could spend an hour consuming these tracks.
“Mobile” has a very sunny feel to it. I would prescribe doses of this song over antidepressants any day! Fans of Heavenly will like “Maul.”
“Fan Fiction” is another standout track. Fans of Manifold Splendour will indeed be chuffed to hear this continuation of the band’s style. There is also a bit of Julie Plug and Blake Babies here.
If you want something with male leads, “Fields” is the track for you. It’s also a good track and still has female backing vocals for those of you into that sort of thing.
This band’s personality shines from the album decor to the song titles. If they can make it out to California, I will call in every favor I can from everyone I know on Facebook and make them all attend the show. It’s truly one of the best albums I have heard in a long time.
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