I know I'm a day late, but I've been listening to this album for a week or so now and I've been meaning to get this post done. A mix of busy and lazy. Get off my back, alright.
Being released on singer James Mercer's own label, Aural Apothecar, Port Of Morrow features Jessica Dobson, Richard Swift, Modest Mouse drummer Joe Plummer, and Yuuki Matthews from the Crystal Skulls as the all new line-up.
The album is healthy mixture of space age ambiance coupled with articulate guitar work and a keen awareness of the art of song writing.
Initial thoughts:
- I didn't know Weezer had an older brother
- Movin/groovin
The opening track The Rifle's Spiral kicks the album off with a mellow but faster paced song reminiscent of the hustle and bustle of the downtown core with an introspective appeal. Next on the docket comes the the first single Simple Song. Contrary to the title the song isn't quite as simple as I was led to believe. It has a few layers to it and offers more than just a simple song.
Pointing out the better songs on this album comes down to personal taste. September is mine. Why you ask? The lyrics are great. It reminds me of Radiohead's Bends album with the rock simplicity of anything by Nirvana.
40 Mark Strasse is a big standout. I envision a small country house with a breakfast nook. The table has one of those red checkerboard table cloths. As a warm breeze flows in the open windows, the drapes wave whimsically brushing my freshly shaven cheek bones. Pretty much the perfect scenario. Minus the fresh shave. Beards work.
As a whole the album flows and speaks as an entire unit. The diversity between tracks makes it an easy listening album front to back. The articulate approach to Mercer's song writing is a fresh breath of air in a pop infused music industry. If you like Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds this is a must have.
DIG IT (hard)
Official music video for Simple Song. Enjoy!
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