Antisocialites is my favorite album title of the year, and also a sophomore record in the discogrophy of cute indie dream-pop band from Toronto that succeeds their s-t debut from 2014. Five member group is still masterfully driving down dream-pop road, only now their lyrics appear much more mature and arrangements are more elaborated. Truth to be told, such arrangaments do not bring anything epochal, but they are incredibly pleasurable to listen to. In fact, Antisocialites has been my sleeping mode album for about two weeks now, and I can only tell you that cured my semi-insomnia while I am wandering across South India.
Along infectuous mix of indie with shoegaze, jungle pop and fuzzy melodies, what preoccupies the listener is sweet emotional vocal of Molly Rankin which is now more put forward than ever before. Her vocal performance is very sophisticated and convincing. So when she sings the verse There's no turning back in the song In Undertow, her ex has nothing left to do but to deal with their breakup, because she really means it and she is ready to move on.
Similar theme continues in Dream Tonite, the first single in which we hear nostalgic synths giving beautiful support to complete melody. If I see on the street will I have you in my dreams tonite. No wonder this is my anti-insomnia album. Although characteristic ambient atmosphere dominated the record, Alvvays surprise us with sharp, almost punk riffs, such as in Your Type and Hey that seem like inevitable part of their aesthetic.
Between dreamy melodies on one side and furious dance numbers on the other, a ballade Already Gone found its place. With ample sensitivity, this song does not allow monotony to peak through. Closing track Forget About Life ends the album gloriously - with a guitar bang, bass bang and piano bang. All these banga come after peculiar and slow intro.
For all of you who are fans of Best Coast, Beach House, Camera Obscure and Dum Dum Girls, here is a record you will find hard not to love. Alvvays will always please you.
