We're closing February out on a vibey note. Clap Your Hands Say Yeah return with their new record, The Tourist. Los Campesinos also release new tunes with their new record, Sick Scenes. Then there's Dirty Projectors with a new self-titled album. Allan Rayman gears up for the release of his second album, Roadhouse 1. And finally, we've got a debut this week: BRAVES dropped their first ever full-length album.
Read more about our top albums of the week below.
'The Tourist' - Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah has always been a mouthful, but there's no difficulty in getting into their music. With Alec Ounsworth holding the reigns, the band's fifth album carries the same energy that they always seem to have.
"Fireproof" is full of energetic spunk while "Unfolding Above Celibate Moon (Los Angeles Nursery Rhyme)" has many quiet moments. However, once the guitar solo comes in, the track goes from a fun, almost cutesy track. But the track actually has a lot more bite. And if you're looking for something a bit more upbeat, check out "Better Off" and "Down (Is Where I Want to Be." It's safe to say that Clap Your Hands Say Yeah have another solid record in their hands.
'Sick Scenes' - Los Campesinos
After taking a three-year break, Los Campesinos! are back, refreshed and ready to rock the stage. And they do just that on their sixth album, Sick Scenes. Drawing from personal experiences, prescription drugs and overall quirkiness, the album is really a labor of love for the English band. Selling special soccer jerseys in order to fund the project, the band don't hold back on their feelings about practically anything and everything. And although the band's break seemed worrisome for fans as they thought the group wouldn't get back together, but the time away from music after 2013's No Blues really did the band a lot of good.
You get a sense of youthful energy with thoughtful lyrics on "For Whom the Belly Tolls" while "Sad Supporters" will get you on your feet. Although "5 Flucloxacillin" may seem a peculiar name for a song, it's inspired by the prescription drug. Although the song touches on some important issues, the pop rock melody and vocal harmonies give it some lift and won't make you sad. The album ends on a high note with the beat-driven "Hung Thought." Although they have been gone for a minute, we're glad that Los Campesinos! are back, and better than ever.
'Dirty Projectors' - Dirty Projectors
Dirty Projectors have been known for their collaborative sound. But on the latest effort, singer, producer and multi-instrumentalist David Longstreth takes on the new self-titled record on his own. Following the breakup with longtime bandmate and singer Amber Coffman, David felt like he was done with this band forever. However, after chatting with Rick Rubin and taking some years to heal, it was time for him to work on the next album. And although we get a lot of the experimentation with sounds and effects, fans will instantly hear some differences in the music.
Take for instance "I See You." Even with the buzzes and interesting beats, there's a gospel tone to the track, which is probably a sense of catharsis. The new album is essentially a breakup record. With various instrumentations and production elements, this album takes us into the rollercoaster of David's emotions, which may be haphazard, at times, but is still comforting to hear in song form. Although tunes like "Death Spiral" and the clap-infused "Winner Take Nothing" may not be for everyone, the emotion put into everything from the instrumentals to David's gentle vocals will draw people into his musical world.
'BRÅVES' - BRÅVES
Although other acts on this week's lists contain electronic elements in their music, BRAVES are probably the ones who consistently weave the style into all their songs.
Songs like "Survive" and "Blindside" would easily make it onto DJ playlists, while "Best Kept Secret" has a sweeter vibe and an essence of James Blake. Then there are anthemic tracks like "Catch Me" and "A Toast" that will make you feel like you can take on the world. The self-titled debut ends on the ambient and melodic "Wild Years" that blends all the different styles that the group throws into the overall album on one track.
'Roadhouse 1' - Allan Rayman
What do Allan Rayman and Mumford and Sons' Ben Lovett have in common? Allan recently became Ben's latest signee to Communion Records. And although Ben may be open to all styles of music, it seems that Allan is a wildcard choice. But perhaps that's all part of his charm.
After initially pressing play on Roadhouse 1, his sophomore album, anyone who's into today's R&B and pop will instantly notice and enjoy the bass beats and Allan's sultry crooning. From the mysterious yet enticing single, "Faust," to the bouncing "Head Over Heels," this album is filled with tracks that will put you in the mood, despite the fact that the lyrics were inspired by his alone time in the woods of Lost Springs. There's something very alluring about this mysterious music man. and even though we may not know too much about him, his music will make one helluva lasting impression.
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