The Dodos - Don’t Try and Hide It

Seeing as it’s getting to be the end of the year, it’s right around the time I start trying to listen to all of the albums that have somehow slipped under my radar over the course of the past 11 months. After doing a bit of scouring, I suddenly realized that I somehow managed to completely miss a release from my favorite ramshackle-folk duo. 

While many people consider their second album a misstep, I actually found parts of it rather interesting. By and large I would say this album, No Color, is a return to form of their debut, yet it manages to cherry pick some good portions from their sophomore release. This amalgamation is at its finest here. It has the perfectly balanced smooth vocals with a touch of harmonization, upbeat guitar and jangly drums that barely seem to be held together. Welcome back guys.