More Adventurous - Rilo Kiley Album Review
Album Review
Taking their gloves off,Rilo Kiley come out fighting with a real belter.Hitting all the right spots in the States,they're about to unleash one almighty punch.Frankly,the Brits are not ready for this.Having been a big hit on the American underground scene for some years,the quartet feel confident enough to jump into the mainstream ring on their own label.US music press have been raving about this album(US release August 17,2004).Clearly,they have no idea of the quirky nature of the British music scene,so they could have a few problems.That's not to deny the sublime nature of More Adventurous.With the right exposure(there's plenty of BBC Radio 2 fodder here -A Man/Me/Then Jim,The Absence of God,I Never).Music ranges from melodic balladry to country rock sways on a '60's 'Spectorish' Shangrilas I Never.The punch comes with Portions For Foxes-whacky or what?It's not instant,and sometimes that's good.At all times it's formidable,beautiful and quite profound.Jenny Lewis's sharp vocals are reminiscent of Eddi Reader(ex-fairground Attraction)at her best.Musicianship is top drawer,with gushing outputs from all contributors,it's got many an emotional surge to grab your attention.Creatively they're as sound as you'll ever find,and they know where they're going.
It's A Hit? Yes right on my chin.You better duck pretty darned quick.
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