This is Katy Goodman from the Vivan Girls sophomore album and it is one of the best thing I have heard all year. It has a little bit of everything. It starts out with "Love that's gone" a wearily dreamy song that is one of the best openings of an album I have heard in a while. It's Really nice to wake up too.
The next four tracks have much more of a driving beat and fuzzy guitars, perfect for staring into the sun. "Break My Hear" starts a trio of much more upbeat songs that I feel represent the better half of the album. Goodman's vocal talents are well illustrated in the chorus plus the song has great pace.
From there the album goes back to the whimsical nature of slowed down LA garage pop with "It's over now" and does not really falter from it for the rest of the album. If your into any the vivian girls, best coast, or are just looking for something new to put on your way to the beach this is your best this spring.
The fourth album by the remaing members of The unicorns sounds a lot more grown up than they did in their last 3 albums. This is understandable seeing how Nick Thorburn has just gone through a divorce. The album is not all drowning and self pity but does embody the kind of melancholy that is remarkably uplifting and critical of its own dispar.
All the songs on the album are masterfully composed and full of depth. If you're into piano pop this album will be a good choice for you. The melodies that Thorburn pulls out of the white and black keys mix perfectly with all the other aspects of the band and produce a sound that is unmistakable yet familiar.
In their sophomore album the Swedish electro pop trio comprised of Chris Karlsson, Pontus Winnberg, and Andrew Wyatt known as Miike Snow does not bring as many punches as their self titled debut album but still stands on its own feet well.
This is another one that embodies spring yet in a totally different way than the blaring guitars of the surf rock/pop that have become synonymous with the season. It is fun and endearing but does not blast you with a water gun. It's simply not that hot yet.
The song that stands out the most is "paddling out". It's by no means a bannger or anything but has enough power to get you moving around. I have the deluxe edition which is defiantly worth getting because of the four remixes that come with it that make up for any lack of blasting beats.
The best thing about this album is the videos. Check them out.
I love the Vivian Girls but had no idea that Goodman had a side project. So I really liked the Le Sera video. And I also didn't know about the new Miike Snow LP, so thank you sir for that.
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