This album is one that really surprised me. I picked it up on a suggestion from a friend but I am not a huge fan of so called "indie pop" so I didn't have great expectations. Well I'm glad I took his advice because this ended up being one of my favorite albums of 2009. It took a couple listens to capture the nuances but it was catchy enough to stay in my driving rotation for a couple weeks. It has a sunny almost bouncy feel to it but at the same time there are some shadows in the lyrics that make it an intriguing listen. Scott Reitherman's vocals float over his electronic influenced rhythms so that it has an almost hypnotic quality. He has pushed the melodies underneath some of the fuzz but the pop hooks are present and will get stuck in your head if you let them. If you are looking for a record that is a fun listen for a lazy Sunday afternoon then don't hesitate to check this one out.
Track highlights: Ancestors, Dizzy From the Fall, Cannibal Rays, The Outer Folds
Track highlights: Ancestors, Dizzy From the Fall, Cannibal Rays, The Outer Folds
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