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Dead Oceans

Destroyer

Kaputt

Dan Bejar’s Destroyer could be this years Gayngs. ‘Kaputt’ shares the same soft rock, smooth jazz, and new romantic pop references such as Sade, Roxy Music & Steely Dan. So the lite-jazz style can seem a little funny, but it can also be sad and sexy and joyous. And the writing is dense with references-- to other songs on the album, songs by other bands, to the music business, art outside the sphere of music. ‘Suicide Demo for Kara Walker’ is the most striking example of this.

Bands can be brands or concepts that can be summed up in a line or two-- which is the power of brands. It's a good thing in proper doses. But Bejar's essential complexity ultimately feels human. ‘Kaputt’ feels wise. Like a mirror that actually points back at something better. Something you can jam and let wash over you, but also something you can use. It feels funny, tragic, artful, and ultimately true.

Tracklist

• 1. Chinatown
  2. Blue Eyes
  3. Savage Night At The Opera
  4. Suicide Demo For Kara Walker
  5. Poor In Love
  6. Kaputt
  7. Downtown
  8. Song For America
  9. The Laziest River (bonus track)
  10. Bay Of Pigs