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Under the Blacklight By Jeremy Grand Screw the naysayers. Sure, Under the Blacklight sounds extremely different from the other three Rilo Kiley albums, but sometimes change is good. Jenny Lewis still has that fabulous indie-queen ethereal aura, and those bittersweet lyrics that every fan has come to love and cherish, and "The Moneymaker" is definitely going to replace Def Leopard's "Pour Some Sugar on Me" as the most strip to-able song at the titty bars. That, by the way, is a compliment. Blacklight, unlike Rilo Kiley's previous albums, is more gritty, almost completely dissolving that indie rock sound that everyone had gotten used to, and there is more of a dance quality that hasn't been heard before from a band that thrives on pretty and enigmatic tunes. The great thing about this album is the melding of genres, an interesting mix of country, dance, indie pop and rock, which, with the gorgeous vocal stylings of Lewis, come together seamlessly. Who can make a song about breaking up ("Breakin' Up," duh) sound like a soulful romp through a field of daisies? And who since the '60s has sang rock 'n' roll songs that should have a dance that goes along with it ("Smoke Detector")? What other band can produce this much creativity in the span of only four albums (not counting Lewis' solo Rabbit Fur Coat), while continuing to amaze and grow as a band? Rilo Kiley is a very rare gem that should be heard and adored by all, for they seem to know exactly how to make something for everyone. |
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