Sunbathing Animal (studio album) by Parquet Courts

From buzzdainer 11/12/2019 00:19

In his review of Sunbathing Animal for Pitchfork, Larry Fitzmaurice describes "She's Rolling," the album's best track, as a "molasses-tumble." I can't honestly say I know what that means, except to say it's a song, and indeed an album as a whole, that is simultaneously difficult and smooth. "The guitar work," Fitzmaurice continues, "courtesy of co-frontmen Savage and Austin Brown, is clever and accomplished without being too showy; in their hands, the instruments squeak, saunter, and roar, sometimes simultaneously." Yes, and that's what is so fun and exhilirating about the distinctly urban rock stylings of Parquet Courts.

It's a great follow up to Light Up Gold, even if not as catchy first. The more you listen, the better it gets.

From imimesis 01/07/2016 06:31

Another album to file under "raw rock records that imimesis dug hard in 2014 for no apparent reason other than the fact that rock music needed to be appreciated".

From FlorianJones 09/13/2015 03:44

I played this album as much as any other release from last year, so even though I don't think it's the technical "best album of the year," I do really enjoy listening to it.

Really solid follow up to Light Up Gold, though it shouldnt be compared to its predecessor. Both are completely different albums with individual strengths. Sunbathing Animal's strength lies within its jamming-instrumentation and witty songwriting. Sunbathing Animal and Instant Dissassembly are instant standouts, with both harbouring sounds of the past whilst still sounding fresh and original.
Underrated band.

another one of those rock albums that sounds like it's from the 90's that everyone likes.