Karl Ernest
Jun 17, 2014
I am the wave/The stage is set, it’s sailing away/Been left behind/Lookin’ for searchlights leading the charge
from Bill Bruisers lyrics by The New Pornographers
A.C. Newman describes this record (and opening title-track) as a “celebration,” as nothing, seemingly, is holding him back anymore, resulting in the space between The Shins and power pop. It’s their most immediately catchy, and probably best, work yet; [LISTEN].