The way in which singers Jenn Wasner (guitar) and Andy Stack (drums and keyboards) constantly switch lead and harmony roles, as well as how their vocals blend, make it pretty much impossible not to be reminded of such still-active melancholic mainstays as Ida and Low. Like both of these well-loved groups, Wye Oak equally impress with downcast brooders as feedback-flecked rockouts, although the latter style finds them at their most infectious, especially on "Warning" and album highlight "Orchard Fair", sure to make many playlists.
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