Wye Oak is a folk rock group that most certainly has been influenced by dream pop. Civilian is their newest release and third full-length. The duo have a very interesting setup. The frontgirl plays guitar and sings while the other guy plays the drums with his feet and left hand, plays a bass-sounding synth with his right, and sings backup vocals. Pretty cool if you ask me.
Wye Oak's style hinges on transitions from very soft and gentle parts to bursts of high energy and distortion. It makes for a well balanced album. The loud parts don't really detract from the relaxing feel because their folk influence is significantly more powerful than their rock one. As a result, Civilian is great to have around to pass time and to destress. I can just press play and let the pleasant and melancholic listening experience go uninterrupted.
Rating: 4.1/5. Favorite tracks: Two Small Deaths, Holy Holy, Civilian, Fish, We Were Wealth, and Doubt.
Also, my new favorite song here.
Best, Jonathan
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