The Donkeys- Ride the Black Wave (2014)
This one was overall pleasant, if not somewhat unengaging. It was definitely relaxing, you occasionally hear samples of seagulls or other assorted sounds - and there’s so much steel guitar, I almost felt like I was listening to the Spongebob soundtrack at points (which isn’t necessarily a bad thing).
It’s all very hazy and carefree, moving along at a deliberate and measured pace. Lots of “oooooh”s and “aaaaah”s. While I’m listening to this, outside there is a flurry of snow and sleet - this album feels much more like a summer album. I should be sipping a margarita with a loose fitting Kahala shirt on.
This is a perfectly enjoyable record - while it doesn’t have a lot of new or interesting ideas or sounds to offer, it’s just…pleasant, calming, serene. It’s the kind of record I could throw on while I’m doing housecleaning, and I’d be perfectly happy. We need those kinds of records. Doesn’t quite do enough to make me love it, but certainly doesn’t do anything to make me hate it.
6/10
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