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ALBUM REVIEWSPick of the Chick: Our Favorite Releases, 1999-Present |
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Despite the somewhat discouraging title, Kingsbury Manx's second album is no let down--this album is a great collection of dreamy indie-rock. Songs like "Courtyard Waltz," "Simplify," "Rustic Stairs," and the title track are slow-moving walls of sound dripping with hypnotizing guitar effects and mellow vocals. These vocals are also strangely "British" for a bunch of guys living in North Carolina! In many ways, Let You Down is reminiscent of Meddle-era Pink Floyd (e.g., "A Pillow of Winds," "Fearless"). Although "Et Tu, Kitte" and "Arun" have a country-folk vibe, Kingsbury Manx don't stray too far from the dreamy soundscapes. As a result, the album is more thematically consistent than the band's debut. If you like Let You Down, check out the bands excellent "Drift Off" single on Sit 'N Spin Records. This single and Let You Down are great signs of what's to come. PIGEONHOLE: Dreamy indie-rock lullabies that make
for perfect bedtime listening.
Andrew Helminger |
KINGSBURY MANX
