The Walkmen's third album steers their ever challenging sonic textures into greener, more expansive landscapes and finds the fresh air there downright invigorating. A focused, more guitar-centric approach is notable throughout, with textures that span the jangly invitation of...more.
The Walkmen have been solidifying their position as one of the most important bands in the alternative music community with their previous releases, "Everyone Who Pretended To Like Me Is Gone" and "Bows And Arrows". Extensive touring, media prominence, critical acclaim...more.
Have you ever listened to your favorite bands newest cd, and after you heard the last track.. . . . You wish there was more? Well, that's how I felt after I got this cd and played it over and over again. Because...more.
What strikes me on first listen is the remarkable fact that they haven't moderated their sound for the big time. One would have thought - perhaps negatively- that they may have tried to rock out a bit more on the record...more.
The Walkmen are one of my favorite bands. We have this third album with is a departure. It seems like they have went in a more folky and Americanadirection. There has always been a bit of Bob Dylan in Hamilton's...more.
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