First off, apologies for the late review. Christmas hasn't given me much time to gve this a proper re-listen.
What were your first impressions of the album?
As soon as the opening riff kicked in, I thought Byrds.
Did those first impressions change as you listened?
Yes, by the end of the record, I no longer thought Byrds. More like Cleaners From Venus.
Did you prefer the opening 2-3 tracks or the closing 2-3 tracks?
Seeing as "Shelter Song" is probably my favourite song of 2014, the openers.
Did you enjoy the album more or less upon repeated listens?
More. I wasn't crazy about the extremely lo-fi sound at first, but it grew on me.
Favourite track?
"Shelter Song"
Least favourite track?
As Psy-Fi has already stated, there really isn't a standout bad track.
What did you think of the variety of tracks presented?
There really wasn't a lot, but it didn't bother me.
How would you describe the album's overall mood?
Very low-fi and upbeat.
Will you listen to this album again for purposes other than this club?
Definitely, it's one of my favourite records of the year.
How well do you know this band/artist?
This is their first album.
If you're familiar with them, compare this album to their other work.
N/A
How would you improve this album?
Throw in some variety and give it a more lush feeling.
Would you recommend this album to a friend?
Yes.
Will you be checking out this band/artist's other albums?
When they're released, yes.
What sub-genre would you classify this album as?
Retro lo-fi psychedelic pop, maybe?
What did you think of the vocalist?
Nothing special, but he did the job.
What did you think of the instrumentation?
Typical for the genre.
What did you think of the production?
Practically nonexistent.
Rate the album out of 10. No decimal places!
8/10
Any other thoughts?
Sun Structures keeps drawing me back. It's nothing original or extraordinary, but it has an intangible vibe about it that makes me appreciate the album more than the sum of its parts, if that makes sense. One of my top ten albums of the year.
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