Deep Elm, 2010

If Bon Iver joined a shoegaze band, this would be it. The falsetto-heavy layered vocals sit back in the mix, sharing the stage equally with the band’s alternately restrained folk style and driven indie rock approach. The songs are all catchy and concise, so there’s a lot to enjoy on this album in repeated listens. My only criticism is that the band’s sound is a bit inconsistent – the album sets you up for a relaxed listen with the first few songs, then suddenly the drums come pounding in and it’s a bit jarring.

Tags: Bon Iver, Folk, Indie, Pop, Shoegaze, Track A Tiger

• Link: Band site