While Menomena's new one hasn't been given to the online resources, I opted for an unknown instead. ("unknown" = they don't even have a wikipedia page!!! *gasp*) I'm trading Portland experimental rock without boundaries to a San Francisco chick-fronted outfit.Alright, it still has its experimental moments. Being compared to Deerhoof is not out of place. Opening strong with dirgy two-step complimented by a strong break-back back beat. "Charioteers" and "Drag a Rake" are indicative that someone in the band has some world music knowledge and is bringing it forth in the arrangement. Hooray for fiddles and people on roofs!
But that is too often replaced by a keyboard purchased by someone who wanted to recreate Sega video game music and a singer who sounds like a virginal Nina Persson. "The Good Book" for example is a good definition of the whole record. Good song with a great arrangement being performed by completely bored kids who need a drink, smoke and lay before tackling this thing called performance.
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