Indie-rock outfit Generationals first caught our ear with the shimmering, infectious "Put A Light On", and now, they're back in our attention span with their fourth full-length LP, Alix, that's co-produced by Richard Swift (The Shins, Saider, Foxygen). Prior to today, we've heard a few promising tracks from the album, "Black Lemon" and "Gold Silver Diamond" being two of them, and we're pleased to report that the rest of the LP definitely capitalizes on the potential of the efforts. True to the band's sonic aesthetic, Alix is filled with optimistic indie-pop, blending beautifully their organic sound with colorful synths and upbeat drums, and on one of the album's standout tracks, "Reading Sings", we find bandmates Ted Joyner and Grand Widmer singing in falsetto over lively, disco-infused synths and a bouncing baseline. It's a great example of the band's easygoing, uncomplicated style—one especially refreshing in a world of occasionally overly complex production and songwriting. Joyner and Widmer don't seem to take themselves too seriously when, and it's an approach that allows them to make higher-quality music without sounding tired or artistically beat. Their music might not be fraught with tension, but it definitely isn't easy listening material, either, and instead carries a unique taste that doubles as a testament that the guys are only getting better as time winds on. Alix won't be released until September 16th, but until then you can check out our highlights below, or stream the entire album over at Noisey. Pre-order on iTunes.
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