Thursday, September 27, 2007
Avoiding the sophomore slump is harder than making the KU basketball team, but with “Combinations,” Eisley not only craft a great album, but further develop their already expansive palette.
“Combinations” finds Eisley dabbling with an edgier sound while still keeping the dreamy pop landscapes from their previous work—several EPs plus their full-length debut “Room Noises” (2005).
The themes of mystery, fantasy and childlike exploration are still there, but are now teamed with themes of paranoia and an emergence into adulthood.
The album starts with the dark and mysterious “Many Funerals.” “I Could Be There For You” is a standout track with jungle drums and cryptic lyrics from singer/keyboardist Stacy DuPree. The title track is one of the most impressive songs of the band’s long career with its foreign-movie feel featuring Stacy and Sherri DuPree trading off vocals.
So whether it’s crafting beautiful melodies or questioning confused thoughts and euphoric happiness, “Combinations” shows Eisley’s around to stay.
Eisley will be at the Granada along with Mute Math on October 5th.
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