Twin Shadow – Caer

Dreamy, futuristic vibes only

Twin Shadow’s fourth studio album, Caer, is chock-full of dreamy and somewhat haunting futuristic tracks. This combination makes for a strong and unique album overall.

The album opens with a dramatic track, which is titled “Bombs Away.” It seems that this track is going to be a spoken word track, but it features both this and a beautifully sung chorus. The opening to this album is somewhat reminiscent of artists like Bleachers, in that it features a lot of different artistic layers that when put together make for a beautifully unique song.

The next song on the album, “Brace,” continues this simplistic yet beautiful construction of the music that was mentioned before. There is something charming about this approach musically combined with the lyricism featured on this specific track. All of this makes for a song that you don’t really want to end and could easily be put on repeat.

“Sympathy” is a stand out track on the album because it is by far one of the catchiest songs on the entire album. The chorus possesses such a simple and pretty sound to it, which is then paired with a fun beat that is hard to not tap your toe to. The layering of vocals between the male and female voices makes for a refreshing sound that gives yet another layer to the album.

After many catchy and upbeat songs, “Rust” is on the later half of the album and offers a slower tempo that focuses more on the vocals. The instrumentals are even more simplistic on this track, which works great for showcasing his vocal style. By presenting it this way, it is even easier to focus in on the lyricism which is quite beautiful on this specific track.

Caer wraps up as strong as it started. Both “Obvious People” and “Runaway” stay true to the unique style of songwriting that Twin Shadow has given listeners the entirety of this album. The balance between spoken word and singing definitely keeps the attention of the listener because it is not something that is commonly seen in music, especially not done correctly. This entire album does a good job of staying true to Twin Shadow’s sound, while offering a fresh sound that is hard to stop listening to.

It isn’t often that someone can put out such an experimental sound and really hit the nail on the head. For Twin Shadow, Caer can easily be considered a success on all fronts, from lyricism to the complexity of each song’s composition. If you are looking for a refreshing pop album, look no further than Twin Shadow’s Caer.