Rilo Kiley - More Adventurous

Artist:

Rilo Kiley

UPC:

093624887621

See Also:

Banhart, Devendra Elected (The) Stevens, Sufjan

Description:

Rilo Kiley: Jenny Lewis (vocals, guitar, harmonica, Mellotron, keyboards); Blake Sennett (vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, Mellotron, ARP synthesizer); Jason Boesel (vocals, drums, tambour, percussion); Pierre de Reeder (bass instrument).
Much has been made about Rilo Kiley`s fusion of country and rock but with MORE ADVENTUROUS, the band`s first recording released outside of the Saddle Creek camp, this California quartet creates a sound more along the lines of Belle & Sebastian`s brand of twee pop. The bittersweet ting of primary lyricist and singer Jenny Lewis`s words is offset by a leavened use of string arrangements. This combination proves irresistible, particularly on the anti-war opener "It`s a Hit," with its compelling mix of brassy fanfare, shoo-bop harmonies, and Velvet Underground-like guitar riffs, all of which only a hint at the audio delights lying in wait over the course of this record.
Mellotron and Moog add a melancholy air to the heartbreak-defining "Does He Love You?," and "I Never" hints at Rilo Kiley`s country side via Lewis`s aching, Loretta Lynn-like phrasing and the atmospheric blending of strings and pedal steel. This adventurous musical outing leaves room for Blake Sennett`s lo-fi, solo acoustic tune "Ripchord," the Blondie-esque "Portions for Foxes," and "Love and War (11/11/46)," a New Wave-like rocker inspired by Lewis`s visit to her grandfather in a VA hospital.

Track Listing:

DISC 1

1. It`s a Hit
2. Does He Love You?
3. Portions For Foxes
4. Ripchord
5. I Never
6. Absence of God, The
7. Accidntel Deth
8. More Adventurous
9. Love and War (11/11/46)
10. Man/Me/Then Jim, A
11. It Just Is

Album Information

Release Date:

08/17/2004

Type:

Performer

Genre:

Rock & Pop

Label:

Warner Bros.

Producer:

Mike Mogis; Mark Trombino; Jimmy Tamborello

Catalog Number:

48876

Original Release Year:

2004

# of Discs:

1

Studio/Live:

Studio

Mono/Stereo:

Stereo

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