Junip - Junip - Vinyl Record
This is the trio s sophomore self-titled release, coming April 23rd, 2013, which builds on the band s critically acclaimed debut album Fields (2010). Junip showcases the boldness and joy that enveloped Elias, José, and Tobias as they crafted their newest record. Their sound can be familiar to those who have listened to González's critically acclaimed records but added to the mix on top of his nylon-stringed guitar and distinctive voice are organs, synths, and drums. The songs are often dynamic, melodic, and shadowy. The band's self-titled follow-up is even more of a grower, in more ways than one: Jose Gonzalez and company opt for bigger arrangements and productions this time around, so much so that it can take a few listens for some of these songs to truly unfold. As on their debut album, there are moments that are more about the sound than the songwriting; "Villain"'s distorted drums and crystalline keyboards are especially tantalizing, and a little frustrating, because the song they'