Album Review: Post Animal Is Trippy In When I Think Of You In A Castle
Post Animal’s When I Think Of You In A Castle feels like the quintessential album of “Dude Rock”. This is what I call rock records that feel like a group of dudes or chill guys got together to simply jam out some slick riffs, pop hooks, and psychedelic flourishes. There is no over-thought to their soundscape as much as pure atmosphere, which is exceptional.
The ease of When I Think Of You In A Castle comes from an overarching sense that Post Animal like to make music because ….. they like to make music. I know that I am not describing “rocket science”: a musician makes music because he or she likes doing it, but you can feelPost Animal simply enjoy the act. There album vibes with fun and freedom as if it was made without thinking first. Tracks like, “Gelatin Mode”, “Heart Made of Metal”, and “Victory Lap Danger Zone” are melodically spontaneous, and flow from album to ears as if they were born in a moment and not the few months it took Post Animal to finish them.
The sweetness of When I Think Of You In A Castle comes from the interchanging dynamism between band of brothers Dalton Allison, Jake Hirshland, Javi Reyes, Wesley Toledo, Matt Williams, and few guitar features from occasional member Joe Keery. Each guy shines in what feels like a sonic adoration of music’s trippy nature. Post Animal are considered neo-psych rock, and When I Think Of You In A Castle certainly feels like journey to see The Wizard of Oz, except this time you do not want to go home: you really just want to hang out with the guy. From “Ralphie” to “Dirtpicker”, you want to stay in Oz until you learn to not fear or get wrapped up in its conflicts, which is a theme their lyrics often confront.
Post Animal’s When I Think Of You In A Castle is not only magical in sound but also in quest. It is a vivacious exploration of what it takes to keep focused on the wonder of living and not the down-trodden. This could be why drums sporadically bash, keys frantically tap, every guitar melody comes off like an emotional jump-rope undecided in whether it should be playful or challenging.The result is a debut that sparks excitement and solidity of plenty more Post Animal records to come. For More Information On Post Animal And To Buy When I Think Of You In A Castle on April 20 Click Here
