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THE REVIEW
The second album by Rilo Kiley is a thoroughly enjoyable collection of pop tracks, slightly more complex than those in "Take Off And Landings," as already demonstrated in the opening "The Good That Won't Come Out," where Jenny Lewis tries to extend the nuances of her (beautiful) voice, while the soundscape is enriched with keyboards and various effects.
The title track seems tailor-made to gain radio airplay outside the college circuit, but despite this, apart from the somewhat predictable solo halfway through the track, it remains an excellent exercise in class. "So Long" ventures into Beach Boys-like territories, while the fingerpicking of "Hail To Whatever You Found In The Sunlight That Surrounds You" is evidently inspired by the good Elliott Smith. The final "Spectacular Views" is almost pop-punk and closes a good album, which, however, loses something when it picks up the pace and tries to align itself with more mainstream music.
Despite this, it still deserves an attentive listen.
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Summary by Bot
Rilo Kiley's second album offers a more intricate set of indie pop tracks with nuanced vocals by Jenny Lewis. The album explores diverse influences from Elliott Smith to the Beach Boys, balancing complexity with accessibility. While some mainstream tendencies slightly detract, it remains a solid and engaging listen. Noteworthy tracks include the radio-friendly title track and the pop-punk finale.Tracklist Lyrics
Rilo Kiley
Rilo Kiley were an American indie rock band from Los Angeles, formed in 1998 by Jenny Lewis and Blake Sennett with Pierre de Reeder and Jason Boesel. They released four studio albums—Take Offs and Landings (2001), The Execution of All Things (2002), More Adventurous (2004), and Under the Blacklight (2007)—and the compilation RKives (2013). The band went on hiatus by 2011 and later disbanded.04 Reviews
