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Is 4 Lovers [Gold Vinyl]
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's fourth full-length, 2021's
, is a sonically vibrant production that finds the Toronto duo further pushing their riff-heavy sound. Once again, the album features the combined talents of singer/drummer
and guitarist
. While it's still only the two of them on each track, there's a dynamically textured and widescreen aesthetic to the album that feels bigger and more robust than you might expect. It's an aesthetic that also speaks to how
and
have continued to transform and hone their sound in the years since their 2004 debut,
. The opening "Modern Guy" kicks off with a hot pink drill-bit guitar arpeggio that gives way to a galloping glitter rock number, perfectly setting the tone for all that follows. The kinetic power-chord chug of "One +One" sounds impossibly like an
song if it were produced by
. Equally evocative, the wild-eyed "Totally Wiped Out" is a raging art-punk anthem that straddles the line between
. While shoot-from-the-hips punk is the duo's core vibe here, they've matured over the years and explored softer sounds. Though somewhat tongue-in-cheek,
is no exception and features a number of lyrical moments, including the buoyant, '70s synth pop of "Glass Homes" and the piano-driven "Love Letter," which brings to mind
-inspired work of the late singer/songwriter
. All of this makes
one of
's most balanced and stylistically engaging albums. ~ Matt Collar