Monday, February 6, 2012

Chairlift: "Something" (LP)

Brooklyn pop duo Chairlift has produced a fantastic new LP, "Something." Patrick Wimberly and lead singer Caroline Polachek have done something that is difficult these days—they've made an interesting pop record, which stands out amongst legions of similar artists. "I Belong in Your Arms" is the duo's sultriest and most accessible tune, a fitting example of how the less complex can often be just as groundbreaking and engaging as the more so. Polachek's lyrics are both straight ahead and perfectionist, with a simplicity sure to appeal to a broad listener base. I've spent the past four days immersed in "Something," trying to resolve its multi-directional throbs and poke around all of its kitschy corners, and the only thing I can say for certain is that, while listening to it, I feel pulled completely into someone else's orbit, which is perhaps the greatest music sensation there is.
- Will Teague

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