The Meadowlands
Absolutely Kosher
2003
Rating: 8 tangy fruit out of 10
Through all the label turmoil and bullshit, the Wrens finally emerged from the mess with this gem of a release; sounding like a blend of all sorts of bands and styles, from Sparklehorse to Doves to orchestral pop to alt-country to ambient soundscapes, the Wrens have come back from their seven year hiatus firing on all cylinders. Nearly gone is the Pixies-ish intensity heard on their previous record "Secaucus," but there are still elements of it here and there – not that you would really miss it, the beauty crafted in place of this missing aggression more than makes up the difference. This record has already been named on the top ten lists of numerous music mags and reviewers, and there is a good chance it will end up on mine as well. You can check out some tracks at the bands website, but have your wallet handy because these songs will lure you into parting with your cash before you even know it.
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