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The Love Language— Heart to Tell
New music from one of my favorite North Carolina bands— YES PLEASE!
The 2009 self-titled début from The Love Language was one of my favorite records of that year. At the time I recall thinking it sounded like what you’d get if the Arcade Fire recorded a 50’s / 60’s influenced pop record. The lo-fi, fuzzed filled songs we’re crafted by Stuart McLamb, influenced by his spire into darkness, after having his hearts knee-caps clubbed to death by a debilitating break-up. This knowledge proves interesting once hearing the record, as sonically it’s a rather mid-to-upbeat affair, but wordsmith McLamb lyrically speaks to the emotional state of things— from “Two Rabbits” So I made a big mistake. Thought this heart would never break me. Selfish me, I could have died in your arms. Now I’m back at your feet. Indeed, it is a record full of contemplative longing, but not in a whiny or “drowning in sadness” sort of way.
“Heart To Tell” comes from the new record Libraries, and picks up several steps from where our story last left off; some changes, slight growth. But there’s still unexpected, and accompanying awkwardness whenever running into former resident of the heart and knee-clubber. Realizing, as her unique particles collide with his, that she still owns some real estate inside him, she’s still moving in his blood stream. Isn’t it strange, these laws of attraction?
I strongly suggest checking out, and picking up the self-titled record to tie you over until Libraries (which you can stream here) is released on July 13th.
Lay Down Beside Me, I’m In Need Of Rest || http://www.myspace.com/thelovelanguage
