Yeasayer's debut album All Hour Cymbals showed signs of promise for the up and coming indie-synth/pop group. Their new album, Odd Blood, continued these promising signs with the first single "Ambling Alp", a great song that came very close to making the list of best songs of 2009. The new album as a whole did not sit well with me through the first listen, but after a few listens I have warmed up to it a bit. It can be an enjoyable listen at times, but it starts off on a weak note with the first track "The Children" and does not make up for it. I once saw this band live opening for Man Man and it was just alright...Their studio efforts are much like their live show - good, but not something that you are going to go around talking about. Both of their albums have strong songs, but they are still lacking with forgettable tracks surrounding the truly great ones. Would I recommend buying the album? No, but I would suggest keeping an eye on the band.
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