Word: poppier
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Dates: during 2000-2009
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...produced. “What a Wonderful Man” is boring, candyfloss pop that acknowledges Wilco’s “Summerteeth” in its forcedly peppy instrumentation and retro harmonies. But while Wilco vocalist Jeff Tweedy always sounds too dire to make any of his poppier efforts irritating, James sounds cloyingly precious. “Off The Record,” while awe-inspiring in concert, sounds paradoxically forced on the record. Still, the band retains its flair for the redeeming musical moment. “Lay Low” is not conceptually jaw-dropping...
...secret turmoil. Probably the most recognizable pioneer of “slowcore” (a sonically lethargic genre that also includes acts like Bedhead and Codeine), Low’s sad songs have long served as an emotional outlet for fans; only recently have they flirted with the poppier sounds that permeate the indie-rock scene today...
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