mike schiavone

This album is an absolute masterpiece. Sonically, it’s evocative of Nova Scotia in autumn. Lyrically, this album plumbs the depths of gratitude to deceased icons, tributes to the rarest of friendships, and rumination on the the past, present and future. Wholly moving, epic and relatable. Close your eyes, grab a drink, and get lost in the northern ocean side.

The New Pornographers never disappoint. They make some of the most compelling, clever, and catchy music. It’s a crime that they’re not more widely known and adored. Every album is a 10/10, and this one is no exception. Acrobatic and poignant lyrically, driving grooves, and breathtaking harmonies. It manages to be introspective, catchy, surprising and melodic at the same time.