The SadiesDarker Circles
Yep Roc Records [2010]
Fire Note Says: One of their best!
Album Review:
If it ain't broken don't fix it should be the motto for Toronto's Sadies on their new album Darker Circles. It has been three years since their excellent New Seasons [2007] record and once again they snag Jayhawk Gary Louris to produce Darker Circles to give it a very organic grassroots traditional vibe, while still sparking in a very modern fashion. What makes this album so listenable is that it pulls from all of The Sadies solid components from the past and blends them into a fresh outing of rock, country, psychedelic and surf. The band is completely energized on the lush melodic opener "Another Year Again", while "Postcards" shows off a little barn stomp in the boys and songs like "Whispering Circles" and "Idle Tomorrows" just highlight The Sadies tight musicianship and vocal unity that make them memorable. Darker Circles is a perfect 36 minutes, as each of the eleven songs state their point and end but stay with you long after concluding. This contained song structure is standard for most Sadies records but the little tweaks of instruments and focused vocal support not only makes Darker Circles a stellar album but makes repeat listens an absolute!
Key Tracks: "Another Year Again", "Tell Her What I Said", "Postcards"
Bands With Similar Fire:
The Avett Brothers
Fleet Foxes
Drive-By Truckers
The Sadies: New Seasons [Fire Note Review 10/10/07]
Official Sadies Website
The Sadies MySpace
The Sadies Facebook
Yep Roc Records
-Reviewed by Christopher Anthony
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