I've had this one since about October/November and it really has to be one of my favorite records of all time. It really is the album to lay down and listen to, one where you let the music find you as opposed to seeking out and looking for melodies. The drumming is solid enough give the songs a structure and tight rhythm, but creative enough to allow the separate tracks to have distinct personalities. The guitar is nothing spectacular or inventive, but its tone is warm and almost a more updated distorted shadows song, less poppy and more mellow. In the end however what really does it for me is not the skill or ability of the musicians (and i do happen to think that the drummer and bassist are very talented) it's more the sound and texture of the album as a whole. Rock Formations is an album that I consistently listen the whole way through. Letting the songs inform each other and give each other context is a great way to experience an album that keeps it overall sound the same while tweaking the tone melodies and rhythms. Its a smooth but interesting listen the whole way through. Below are the first two songs of the album Rock Formations and Perpetual Oyster both have sweeping arrangements and lush sounds, enjoy!
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