Back in 08, the chords for 'Cassius' were part of a song called 'Silver City'.

https://youtu.be/rLla5shVQ04

Album Rating: 5.0

I recall hearing the trailer for this album and being hype af (https://youtu.be/uE_xsML2-uw). I remember having to sort of rush out this review when the album dropped because I was about to go on a week long vacation in the mountains with no phone/internet/wifi/TV, but I brought the CD along and played it on the tiny stereo in the cabin all vacation long and it really helped me bond with this in a way that I have with very few records. I would bring it in my car too whenever I'd drive anywhere and the sounds of the water lapping up against the shore would sync up almost perfectly with the sound clips that they put into "I Am All That I Need / Arroyo Seco / Thumbprint Scar" and now any time I hear those waves on the opener I'm instantly transported. I'd go as far as to say that this is a top 20 all time record for me.

Awww that's a lovely anecdote, Sowing. I'm glad you have that relationship with the album.

Did you see them live during the Crack-Up tour?

Album Rating: 4.5

On my first listen right now. Wow. This is dense and way less indie-folk-rock than I was expecting.

Album Rating: 4.5

Crack-Up, by Butt.

Album Rating: 4.0

The most forgettable band of all time

Album Rating: 4.5

This took me way more listens than you to get into.

Once I heard the first song, I was in love. It's right up my street.

Album Rating: 5.0

need a new joint, Shore was a breezy summer vibe.. but it aint touch this crack

Album Rating: 4.5

Even just the opener here is so rewarding to listen to with good headphones. There’s so much going on. Crazy how these guys get pigeonholed as a stomp-clap indie band when they write stuff as dense and weird as this.

Side note where is new music?!?! Anyone remember when they announced Shore and also said they had another 10-12 songs that they would drop in 2021 as a sister album? Bruh where is it

Album Rating: 5.0

Robin Pecknold said hopefully 2025 when asked about a new album.

It's about time. I always look forward to their releases.