DOWNLOAD: The Sun
By Tankboy in Arts & Entertainment on Nov 18, 2009 6:40PM
The fact that we're even listening to The Sun's new album is a bit of a miracle, since the last time we heard from them was through a cryptic post declaring "New Record Shelved, Band Disbanded: The new record will not be coming out anytime soon." So while it appears as if the band itself isn't currently functioning, they have managed to finally release that album, Don't Let Your Baby Have All The Fun, as a free digital release on the Chicago based Rock Proper label.
The effort, produced by Mike McCarthy, who has manned the board for the last couple Spoon albums, is beautifully crafted and propels the listener from start to finish in a fuzzy wash of pop and classic rock flourishes. Urgent organs drive a track like "spitmeout" forward, contrasting nicely with the upbeat shuffle that carries through "Watch Out." Fans of thoughtful late '60s rock will find much that's familiar with The Sun's constructs, while indie kids will appreciate the group's inventiveness. Hell, everyone can find something in The Sun to draw them into the group's warm embrace.
Check out two of the tracks below if you just want to get a taste of what The Sun has to offer, or dive right in and download the whole album. Either way, it's free,, so go for it.
MP3: The Sun "So Long, Sundays"
MP3: The Sun "The Sun In Perfect Time"