The World is a Beautiful Place & I am No Longer Afraid to Die has just released their sophomore album Whenever, if Ever via Topshelf Records.
I just got into this band because they are coming to play in my city on their summer tour so I checked them out on Spotify. I liked their first album Are Here to Help but the latest record has solidified my enjoyment for the band.
They have continued with their Explosions in the Sky-esq instrumentals but add in more agressive vocals than before ("Heartbeat in the Brain"). The vocals are no Nate Ruess by far but imperfect, rock n roll vox are what is popular.
In "Fightboat" they add in a fun trumpet intro and a techno, amusement park style synth making the track almost danceable.
Things slow down with finger plucking guitars, crescendos that build to nothing exciting and simple drumbeats ("Picture of a Tree that Doesn't Look Okay", "You Will Never Go to Space", "Ultimate Steve"). They are relaxing but keep the listener interested throughout the track.
I may sound like I'm being a bit harsh at times, but I mean well. This album is quite good and I have been listening to it all day, Girl Scouts honor.
3 1/2 out 5 stars.
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