The Raveonettes- Raven in the Grave (Vice Music-2011)
~by Gabe McBride
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Denmark’s The Raveonettes have been carrying their oddly familiar flag for the better part of ten years now. During that time, listeners have been able to count on a few different things: the spirit of Jesus and Mary Chain is always close by, dreamy sheets of guitar noise and feedback, sideways nods to the 50’s, and the drummer will be playing standing up. If you know what all of those things mean, then let me introduce you to the Raveonettes, your new favorite band, who will never, ever change. Ever.
Now before anyone assumes that I am complaining, I want to assure that I am not. I have liked every album that Sune Rose Wagner and Sharin Foo have made, and definitely count myself as a fan. And Raven in the Grave might just be their best yet. Previous efforts have been steady, if sometimes inconsistent, which is something that the band has addressed on here, wittingly or not. The Raveonettes’ newest platter is a fat free affair, with all excess trimmed to a neat, clean nine songs, making a mini LP sorts, a trend (see Radiohead’s newest too) I totally approve of . Some press has made hay about the album’s supposed goth-y nuances, but album cover art aside, this is still The Raveonettes, and Raven in the Grave has some of their prettiest moments yet. Please don’t ever change.
For Fans of: Manhattan Love Suicides, Ceremony, Weekend
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