dear science (tv on the radio)
TV on the Radio has crafted this very specific sound for themselves- this lush, buzzing fusion of instruments. Their work is always pretty recognizable. This album altogether has a very clean, consistent sound. It's good. I'm not totally in love with it, but it's a work that really holds up over replays. "Halfway Home" opens the album in a really fun, strong place, it's a pretty good opener. "Dancing Choose" is a fast, energetic song and it switches in interesting ways, between the verses, frantic critiques, and the chorus, which is softer and more melodic. The album peaks at the middle with back-to-back spectacular tracks. "Golden Age" is a very cool, funky, fine song. "Family Tree" is haunting, swooning, dreamy and poignant. It's my favorite track. Another track that didn't stand out to me after a few listens, but is beginning to grow on me and could be worth a few more listens, is "Shout Me Out."
Generally a cool, clean album. TV on the Radio's real specialty is absolutely filling each moment with sound- there's always a beautiful, lush buzz of instrumentation in every moment. I don't personally think the songs always add up to individually fun, satisfying slices, but collectively the band makes a beautiful and interesting sound.
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