the decemberists

whilst certain tracks hark back to that quintessential “Decemberists” sound of epic, pounding drums and voices raised full volume to the heavens, the Portland, Oregon band explore a new, synthier direction, recalling the punchy atmospherics of Roxy Music and New Order.

this is the sound of a veteran band finding new inspiration, a unit unafraid of challenging itself to re-connect with its creativity. “this is a strong and thoroughly enjoyable record – full of bold ideas, bright colours and the charm and lyricism that make The Decemberists so fundamentally engaging” 8/10 – drowned in sound.