Some Thought and Reflection

After going back and listening to Holy Fire a few more times (say five?!), it's now painfully obvious that I'm just not totally feeling it. I still get the overall Foals vibe shining through, which still makes it better than most records out today, it's just doesn't compare to Antidotes and Total Life.

For good measure, I just threw on Antidotes. I remember why I used to listen to this album everyday.

Cayucas - Cayucos

It's so uncharacteristic for me to be listening to uptempo, upbeat music at work, especially when in the office on the weekend, however, when it means being there with good buds, it makes for an appropriate time to buck a trend. Indie Pop on Indie Shuffle will do it. I haven't gotten over the feelings of guilt quite yet.

M I D W E S T

Hüsker Dü

In a Free Land

9/5/81 7th Street Entry

Foals

I have to say, I wasn't quite sure what to expect from Holy Fire especially after hearing Inhaler, and I was curious of the prospective direction that Foals would take. After just one listen though, I can definitively say that it does not disappoint. Clearly somewhat of a departure from some of the earlier, more classic Foals sound, which I don't think is necessarily a bad thing though. It lives up to the high standards of Antidotes and Total Life Forever nonetheless. Each composition is extremely polished and synchronized, and the high production comes off very well , giving some tracks an almost 80's Genesis vibe, mixed in with some heavier prog rock aspects. Despite their progression, Foals' roots in making you dance are not neglected. At all. 

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