Grand Archives
The Grand Archives
Sup Pop Records, 2008
4/5 stars
The debut album from Grand Archives is like drinking hot chocolate near a fireplace - it's warm.Ex-Band of Horses member Mat Brooke turns to the whimsical side of indie-rock. Whether the song is upbeat or mellow, guitars seem to cheerfully bounce from one chord to the next.
On first listen, the modest songs seem to lack enthusiasm, but they grow to be beautiful compositions. Grand Archives will not add glitter for the sake of getting noticed. Instead the band looks to create lovely, intimate settings.
Melodies are breathtaking and reasonably complemented with violins and horns. Four of the five members chip in with vocal talents. Transitions are immaculate, and harmonies are dream-like.
"Louis Riel" is so uplifting it might inspire listeners to go outside and skip on the sidewalk.
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