In many ways, they are picking up where they left off on "Liminal Fields." The vocals are dramatic. They continue to remind me of a cross between Shudder to Think and Spacehog. Musically less angular than Shudder to Think, but not a glam as Spacehog, they find their own niche that they ride into more of an accessible indie rock middle ground, though less indifferent, which might be too much for kids that did not grow up in the 90s. Rather than being riffy, the guitar plays a more atmospheric, ringing sound on "Into Space" that creates a Velvet Underground-like floating feeling under the bass and drums kick in. It counterbalances the mood of the first song so I can appreciate that.
"Flesh and Electronics" has more of a '90s indie rock shuffle. His voice dips a little lower in how the vocal melody swings over the jangling guitar. It is certainly a mood, though not as catchy as the first two songs. The vocals have greater intention and grit behind them on "Calling From Afar." Though the song itself has more of a drone but it works. There is a more speculative shimmer to "Sweetest Friend". The vocals feel more likea a yodelled texture. But I can appreciate he puts his guts into it and displays vocal power.
There is more of an Arcade Fire feel to "Like Now". The vocals are either a little more sparse or I am more stoned. The vocals are more of a centerpiece to "Onlyholy Names". It's a mix of post-punk mesmerism with a hypnotic indie rock pulse. The last song kinda drags, but overall the album is a more organic 90s feel from where they came from I will give it a 9.
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