Very few have touched on legendary composer- Arthur Russell's sound. Some have tried and failed, but most bands stay away from his thing, as it's so unique and personal. This is the first album I've ever heard to utilize his influence in a clever, but original way. The soft, gentle vocals are similar to Russell's, while the music moves forward from Caribou's last album. It's not a gigantic leap from the previous record instrumentally, but a step in the right direction for what I like. Caribou's music is so different, so peculiar, I suggest NOT buying the records in chronological order, and starting from new to old. I think "Swim" is by far, the best.
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