Deep, insightful lyrics over unique and mellow garage rock.
Overall, Love Hope Fear is one of the most aptly named albums ever. In just five songs, Tall Dark & Lonesome embark on a voyage to understand and explain these three difficult emotions. The band tackles this ambitious undertaking with a wide range of musical elements, from an almost folk-sounding acoustic guitar on the album’s opener “The Ocean” to a melodic drum roll on “I Am FutureÛ. Although the music is unique and varying, the lyrics on the album are the real highlight: melancholy, abstract, and poetic with a deep concern for truth and self-realization. This album isn’t the kind you sing or dance along to, but if you’re paying attention, it’s very likely you’ll connect with these songs.
RIYL: The Shins, Interpol, The Antlers
Recommended: 2, 4, and 5.