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A group founded on the blended vocal harmonies of brothers
Collin
and
Kyle Rausch
,
Shy Boys
consolidated their
Beach Boys
-informed indie pop for the everyman with the endearing
Bell House
in 2018. Two years later, they take a somewhat more experimental turn while at the same time shifting focus from guitars to synthesizers with
Talk Loud
. Fans of the former album will be relieved to learn that they retain that charm and identifiable melodic-harmonic core.
diverges from
's sweet-toothed pop, however, on tracks ranging from the stripped-down, melancholy atmospheres of "The Pool" to "Boiling Water," a whimsical, almost calliope-like track. It mingles the sounds of released steam and pitched claves with staccato keys, bass, and some version of suitcase drums. Also on the adventurous side is "Fraid I Might Die," a song reminiscent of the sleeker works of
Animal Collective
with its layered rounds of syncopated vocals. Filling the space between thudding, tribal drums and soaring vocals are more of the album's shimmery synth chords and brief interjections of electric guitar, while lyrics stress "'Fraid I might die/With every beat I get older." There are bright, grooving tracks on board, too -- the opener, "In Gloves," and "View from the Sky," which takes the
influence to compassion-filled heights -- but the overall tone of the record is more burdened and apprehensive than before. To underscore this, the 11-track set closes with the quietly ominous "Nighttime Party" and yearning, hymn-like "Good Thing." At under 30 minutes in length,
again leave listeners wanting more, this time adding an unpredictable quality that creates intrigue beyond their melodic and harmonic gifts. ~ Marcy Donelson
Collin
and
Kyle Rausch
,
Shy Boys
consolidated their
Beach Boys
-informed indie pop for the everyman with the endearing
Bell House
in 2018. Two years later, they take a somewhat more experimental turn while at the same time shifting focus from guitars to synthesizers with
Talk Loud
. Fans of the former album will be relieved to learn that they retain that charm and identifiable melodic-harmonic core.
diverges from
's sweet-toothed pop, however, on tracks ranging from the stripped-down, melancholy atmospheres of "The Pool" to "Boiling Water," a whimsical, almost calliope-like track. It mingles the sounds of released steam and pitched claves with staccato keys, bass, and some version of suitcase drums. Also on the adventurous side is "Fraid I Might Die," a song reminiscent of the sleeker works of
Animal Collective
with its layered rounds of syncopated vocals. Filling the space between thudding, tribal drums and soaring vocals are more of the album's shimmery synth chords and brief interjections of electric guitar, while lyrics stress "'Fraid I might die/With every beat I get older." There are bright, grooving tracks on board, too -- the opener, "In Gloves," and "View from the Sky," which takes the
influence to compassion-filled heights -- but the overall tone of the record is more burdened and apprehensive than before. To underscore this, the 11-track set closes with the quietly ominous "Nighttime Party" and yearning, hymn-like "Good Thing." At under 30 minutes in length,
again leave listeners wanting more, this time adding an unpredictable quality that creates intrigue beyond their melodic and harmonic gifts. ~ Marcy Donelson
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