The Hold Steady – Teeth Dreams
The Hold Steady’s latest effort is brimming with relentless angst and energy.
Spinners is a track that features pummelling drums and full-bodied layers of guitars accompanying rugged vocals. Melodically, it’s the most interesting track from Teeth Dreams.
The Ambassador offers a change of pace, where the drums take a backseat and the minimalistic acoustics shine. It’s got a surprising country aesthetic and is pleasant, but that’s it – it’s only a standout because it doesn’t sound like the rest of the album. Though it isn’t a revelation in terms of songwriting.
Teeth Dreams seems more like a comeback album that doesn’t quite live up to the band’s past repertoire. (SY)
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