In the four years since Band of Horses released their last album, frontman Ben Bridwell has, in his own words, been “settling into middle age”.
Domesticity may have temporarily slowed the father of four’s creative output, but fans will be glad to hear the band’s style remains steadfast.
Produced by Jason Lytle of Grandaddy, these songs are mostly dreamy, midtempo indie-rock numbers with Bridwell’s distinctive voice – part Robin Pecknold, part Neil Young – philosophising on love (Hag) and the mundanity of social engagements (Casual Party).
The trusty blueprint diverges on rock jam Dull Times the Moon, while In a Drawer sees J Mascis joining the fray for dashes of psychedelic electronics. In most senses, it’s business as usual.
