O [Digipak]

Spin (p.104) - 3.5 stars out of 5 -- "With Bright Eyes' Mike Mogis producing, they hold forth on scenester politics and young love in ten glee-folk jams that never stop shaking or shimmying." Mojo (Publisher) (p.109) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "'O' resounds with the lustily imparted vocals of Kianna Alarid and Neely Jenkins....The aptly titled 'Cacophonous' sounds like a hyperventilating CSS tearing upThe Mamas And The Papas..." Paste (magazine) (p.66) - "[F]avoring rousing sing-along choruses, richly layered pianos and trumpets, and even standard drum kits....The band plays with a manic energy that dovetail perfectly with Neely Jenkins and Kianna Alarid's starry-eyed vocals..." Pitchfork (Website) - "O expands upon Jamie Pressnall's arsenal of tap-shoe percussion, embracing group stomping, cymbals, and live drums to fill out the rhythm section while exploring new ways to manipulate and record their tried-and-true tap sound." Clash (Magazine) (p.123) - "There's a sly experimental edge to many of the songs here....This is an album of glorious sunshine pop to cheer all but the most determinedly cynical."

畑だらけのネブラスカ州を拠点にDIY精神を炸裂させている男女混合5人組バンドが3作目を投下。ドラマーの代わりにタップ・ダンサーがビートを刻み、パンクやフォークの間を愉快に行き来する。耳馴染みの良いメロディーに乗って踊りはしゃぐ姿は、まるでカーニヴァルそのものだ。メンバー全員によるコーラス・ハーモニーも効いたメランコリックなタップンロールで、今年の夏フェスを引っ掻き回しそうな予感。
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