At their best, as they are here on the compellingly woozy Albatross and the sledgehammer of a track And This Is What We Call Progress, their epic, dense, harmony-driven prog-rock crescendos can be positively enthralling. At their worst, they can meander in the murk like nobody's business.
Both traits are on full display here, but overall, I like this record...a lot...probably even more than their fine 2007 effort The Besnard Lakes Are The Dark Horses
.In addition to the two tracks mentioned above, the back half of each of the two song suites are the album's highlights, though Land of Living Skies Pt. 2: The Living Skies takes a few minutes to get started before launching into a classic 70s-styled, almost Peter Framptonish jam.
So if your in the mood for something heavy, psychedelic and majorly anthemic, with excellent Beach Boy-styled vocals, give The Besnard Lakes Are The Roaring Night a listen.
Status: Solid Recommend.
Cherry Picker's Best Bets: Like The Ocean, Like The Innocent Pt. 2: The Innocent
, Albatross
, Land of Living Skies Pt. 2: The Living Skies
, And This Is What We Call Progress
.Here's the official video for Albatross.
Component Breakdown:
1. Like The Ocean, Like The Innocent Pt. 1: The Ocean - 8
2. Like The Ocean, Like The Innocent Pt. 2: The Innocent - 8
3. Chicago Train - 7
4. Albatross - 10
5. Glass Printer - 7
6. Land Of Living Skies Pt. 1: The Land - 6
7. Land Of Living Skies Pt. 2: The Living Skies - 8
8. And This Is What We Call Progress - 10
9. Light Up The Night - 7
10. The Lonely Moan - 5
Intangibles - Average
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