"So He Won't Break" is so good I'd gladly pay $15 just to own the album graced by its presence. I've listened to that song alone enough times in the past week to feel I've already gotten $15 worth. It's one of those instances where DM took what was good and made it better. Other high points on the record are "All You Ever Wanted," "I Got Mine," "Strange Times," and "Psychotic Girl," the latter sounding very Morphine-esque.
Some songs benefit more than others from DM's touch and only a couple are adversely impacted by it. At its core, this is still a BK record with BK sounds and songs. I imagine some of the faithful won't like the influence, but there may well be some people put off by the rawness of past records who will embrace something with a little more ear candy.
Whether you've loved them for years or never heard of them before, Attack & Release demands your attention. I can't imagine this not being one of the hottest releases of the year.
Article comments
1 - Kevin Eagan
This album is just so good, I can't stop playing it. It's another that may make my list of best music of the year (we'll see how the rest of the year pans out).
2 - Josh Hathaway
Thanks for the comment, Kevin. I agree with you. It's hard for me to imagine this not making my list somewhere. I love this record.