Goner (2016)
Just to mention right off the back, I think that the information I've found online that indicates there are only fifty copies pressed on blue vinyl is a little suspect. That's a lower amount than is typical for Goner, but that's the information I'll go with unless someone can point me to anything that says otherwise. Seems awfully low to me. Anyway, I'm glad mine is on blue.
The Blind Shake is one of those bands that absolutely goes against type for me. I say this every time I review one of their records, but if you just take a surface look at this band, it doesn't make sense that I like them. Noisy, kind of sludgy, weird guitar solo things. It shouldn't work for me, but it always does. There is something so engaging about this band's manic energy and the way they construct their songs. There's always the slightest hint of a hook buried in the song, almost like The Blind Shake is daring you to find it.
As is usual with Blind Shake albums, I gravitate towards the fastest and catchiest songs on the album. In this case it's standouts like "Reasonable World," "Society of Plants" and "Demox." But as usual, the whole album is captivating as the band jumps from one sound to another with ease. One thing you can really never say about The Blind Shake is to accuse them of having songs that all sound the same. Celebrate Your Work is another example of their dynamic songwriting and their ability to pull me into some of the most unlikely bits of noise.
The Blind Shake - Celebrate Your Worth:
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