Even those Swoon came out all the way back in April, it took me until recently to give this a listen. I heard a lot of positive buzz about Swoon and it really is one of the year's best. Comparisons to The Smashing Pumpkins make total sense with the group's collection of dark throbbing tracks. The band's versatility shines as they can transition from the groovy psychedelics of "Growing Old Is Getting Old" to the charging riffs of "Nice To Know You Work Alone" seamlessly. "Catch and Release" is an album standout and one of the best songs of the year. Slow-burning, the track captures the best parts of 90s rock: Nirvana-esque chord progressions, Brian Aubert's nasally whine nailing Billy Corrigan dead on, and a somber cello to add some melancholy undertones. Good stuff, if you haven't already, give it a listen.
Buy: Silversun Pickups- Swoon
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