Rilo Kiley - Execution of All Things

Frozen Lake Edition/Deluxe Edition includes 7inch on Cloudy Transparent Cream Vinyl Are they an indie rock band inspired by country, or a country band influenced by indie rock? Whichever the case may be, The Execution of All Things finds Rilo Kiley establishing a wonderful balance of beautiful indie rock and subtle country. Several guests are on such instruments as French horn, cello, flute, and accordion, while there's also a "boy choir" that includes Conor Oberst of Bright Eyes. It all adds brilliantly to Rilo Kiley's passionate and powerful songwriting. "With Arms Outstretched" evokes a country feel in its lyrics, yet has all the sensibility of indie pop. "It's 16 miles to the promised land and I promise you I'm doing the best I can," Jenny Lewis sings. "I visit these mountains with frequency and I stand here with my arms up." You may want to watch out for the unexpected, though infrequent, foul language, but otherwise this strong follow-up to Take-Offs & Landings fits right in with the already respected Saddle Creek roster. The Good That Wont Come Out    Paint's Peeling    The Execution Of All Things    So Long    Capturing Moods    A Better Son/Daughter    Hail To Whatever You Found In The Sunlight    My Slumbering Heart    Three Hopeful Thoughts    With Arms Outstretched    Spectacular Views