INTO THE BLUE AGAIN

Another album showing the Album Leaf's command of the electronic side of post-rock, Into the Blue Again also finds them producing songs which work really well as songs, as opposed to abstract post-rock soundscapes. The incorporation of tender vocals - as well as the violin work of Matthew Resovich - helps elevate the album above the post-rock crowd, and the drum programming by project main man Jimmy LaValle and Joshua Eustis is really adept, to the point where I actually didn't realise the drums were pre-programmed. On the whole, it's another success for the Album Leaf and comes recommended to anyone who has a soft spot for the Sigur Ros side of the post-rock scene.