of Montreal – Innocence Reaches
Released August 12th, 2016
Kevin Barnes company head more toward an updated glam-pop sound for album fourteen, Innocence Reaches. Of Montreal (Barnes and his revolving roster of a band) have expanded their sound ever so slightly to incorporate more hazy synths, and glammed up freak-outs. Innocence Reaches works at its best when offering surprises after seducing the listener in with slinky bass lines and sleepy synths. Barnes states the album is influenced by the EDM, IDM and indie pop sounds of artists like Jack Ü, Arca and Chairlift. Throughout the album’s 12 tracks, of Montreal sound inspired, and re-energized utilizing new sounds rather than rehashing old ideas piling on layers of dense beats, left-field rhythms, and low-end synths.
4.5 out of 5 stars
