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cavanherk · 10-06-2009, 11:51 AM

Rilo Kiley, "Under the Blacklight." I know it came out a couple years ago, but I just got into the band.

My initial review is that it is not a full-on effort by the band. I know they have since split, so I presume this seemingly less-than-superb final album together could be the product of a more loosely knit group.

Not to say there aren't any gems. "Silver Lining" is the first track, and for good reason. It sets the album off to a hopping, bouncing start and is addictive, as are several other tracks, although seemingly not as hooking. The title track is solid, and is followed by a catchy, yet elementarily-electronica "Dreamworld." "15" cracks me up though (track 8) and though my girlfriend hates it, I'm fond of "Smoke Detector" too.

While musically it's a grin, lyrically it can be a cheesy smile instead of a cunning smirk.

I will have to take a good listen to Jenny's solo albums to see what she's capable of on her own.

Any suggestions? Any of you have a favorite of her solo albums?

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cavanherk barefoot troubadour Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 143	Rilo Kiley, "Under the Blacklight." I know it came out a couple years ago, but I just got into the band. My initial review is that it is not a full-on effort by the band. I know they have since split, so I presume this seemingly less-than-superb final album together could be the product of a more loosely knit group. Not to say there aren't any gems. "Silver Lining" is the first track, and for good reason. It sets the album off to a hopping, bouncing start and is addictive, as are several other tracks, although seemingly not as hooking. The title track is solid, and is followed by a catchy, yet elementarily-electronica "Dreamworld." "15" cracks me up though (track 8) and though my girlfriend hates it, I'm fond of "Smoke Detector" too. While musically it's a grin, lyrically it can be a cheesy smile instead of a cunning smirk. I will have to take a good listen to Jenny's solo albums to see what she's capable of on her own. Any suggestions? Any of you have a favorite of her solo albums?