I swear I did not do this on purpose. I came across this album completely on accident, fell in love with it upon first listen, and further down the line realized this guy is associated with Devendra Banhart and Vetiver's Andy Cabic. When Mr. Banhart likes something enough to release it on his label, it's completely worth checking out in my opinion.
'Can't Go Back' is the Papercuts 3rd album...who knew? I couldn't tell you what the first two or 2009's 'You Can Have What You Want' sound like, YET.
After listening to the album, it's really no surprise that Jason Quever (the lead singer, basically the band) has ties to Cabic and Banhart. It's more California freak-folk/pop that sucks me in every time. Like I said, I fell in love from the very beginning with help from the intro track 'Dear Employee.' A fast paced, melodic and beautiful song about being another 20-something stuck in a job where you're treated like shit and get no respect. Of course, I can't relate to this at all. *SARCASM ALERT*
The intro track is followed by the equally catchy and trippier 'John Brown'. Just as you're getting used to the poppy guitar riffs and bouncy lyrics of the first 2 verses, the song shifts gears and gets faster and darker before you actually realize it's the same song.
'Take the 227th Exit' actually reminds me of a track that would be on a new-age version of Dylan's 'Nashville Skyline.' That's just one of the many artists I can't help but think of throughout - Belle and Sebastian, The Eels and The Shins also come to mind. The album feels like a rollercoaster ride, taking you up and down, by the end you are wondering what just happened and are left wanting more. I can't wait to catch up on the rest of the Papercuts albums, I hope you check this one out and join me!
Favorite Tracks: 'Dear Employee', 'Take the 227th Exit', and 'Outside Looking In'.
J.B.
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