Sand + Silence
Western Vinyl
2014
Rating: 7.5 scratching dogs out of 10
It's not like I ever wrote an unbiased review of any recording by the Rosebuds, but now with one of my best friends touring with them it's definitely right out the window. Nonetheless, I maintain this is a great collection of pop songs, possibly their best since 2005's "Birds Make Good Neighbors." Opener "In My Teeth" is an instant top five favorite by the band, and the following title track isn't that far behind. Unfortunately it goes downhill from there, but only on a slight downgrade; the fourth song "Blue Eyes" seems to be the one I get stuck in my head the most even if it does sound more like a tune from a decade ago they are just now putting on a record. This album is their first since their break with Merge, who have released all of their other full-lengths. Regardless of label, the Rosebuds still manage to churn out catchy songs that I would definitely love even if I didn't know these kids for nearly two decades.
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