Charades is an introduction to the complex and challenging efforts that are commonplace on the album of the same title. SoHo Party is a tremendously interesting effort, with the instrumentation setting up a narrative that is furthered through the alluring vocals – hints of Pinkerton-era Weezer can be easily discerned. I Could Care Less takes Tulsa emotive rock and links it to Death Cab for Cutie to establish something wholly memorable. The remastered tracks are rich and full while still having a close and cozy sound.
The remastered version of Charades is available on Keeled Scales’ web store for $15.
Top Tracks: I Could Care Less, SoHo Party
Rating: 9.0/10
The Shivers Charades Anniversary Vinyl / 2014 Keeled Scales / 11 Tracks / http://keeledscales.storenvy.com/products/10203357-the-shivers-charades /
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