Sunset Rubdown - Random Spirit Lover

Furthering the gap that people draw between Wolf Parade and Sunset Rubdown is “Random Spirit Lover.”

	October 8, 2007

 

Previous Sunset Rubdown efforts were held up in a bright light, scrutinized for similarities and differences for difference sake. This newest outing features great string work that calls to mind a chaotic gathering of accordions and guitars.

Spencer Krug’s vocals have a frantic wale that can quickly convert to Space Oddity Bowie on “Magic Vs. Midas.” While other works from this band have danced on the periphery of a dreamlike state, “Random Spirit Lover” immerses fully into an alternate realm of clashing cymbal and climaxes. Transitioning into a marching ballad becomes a bit of a shock at first, but the entire affair feels so welcoming that the ear familiarizes as though this were an old fairy tale being told to an adult.

 

By Nathan Solis

Listen to the album at Amazon.com