| Friedberger, Eleanor / Rebound |
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| Album: | Rebound | Collection: | General | |
| Artist: | Friedberger, Eleanor | Added: | May 2018 | |
| Label: | Frenchkiss Records | |||
| A-File Activity |
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| Add Date: | 2018-06-26 | Pull Date: | 2018-08-28 |
| Week Ending: | Sep 2 | Aug 26 | Aug 19 | Aug 12 | Aug 5 | Jul 29 | Jul 22 | Jul 15 |
| Airplays: | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 3 |
Recent Airplay
| 1. | Jul 02, 2021: | KZSU Time Traveler Make Me A Song | 4. | Aug 31, 2018: | KZSU Time Traveler Make Me A Song | |
| 2. | Jan 03, 2020: | KZSU Time Traveler Make Me A Song | 5. | Aug 30, 2018: | Ad Hoc Variety Show Are We Good? | |
| 3. | Sep 07, 2018: | KZSU Time Traveler Make Me A Song | 6. | Aug 30, 2018: | regular school / summer skool Make Me A Song |
| Album Review |
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| Francis D Reviewed 2018-06-11 | ||
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“Rebound” Eleanor Friedberger Synth-pop-rock interlaced with Friedberger’s accomplished guitar work. Her 4th solo album and first since 2016’s New View. The ten-song set was inspired by a trip to Greece, which included a visit there to a club called Rebound, which plays 80s goth disco. Friedberger’s lyrics are thoughtful, personally revealing and often tinged with sadness. Her music veers toward warm, quirky and sometimes off-kilter electro-pop with programmed drums and synths — attractively showcasing her compelling storytelling. Based on the reviews I saw, this is considered Friedberger’s best effort since she and her brother dissolved The Fiery Furnaces. I agree. — Francis Recommended: 5, 3, 4, 1, 8. No FCCs detected. 1. (3:46) My Jesus Phase — Pulsing rhythm with simple beat. Ominous, swirling synths. Shifts into something more sultry and guitar-driven partway through. *** Segues directly into Track 2 — will be tough to segue. 2. (3:49) The Letter — Mid-tempo. Mix of mesmerizingly smooth synths with edgy guitar blasts at several points. Sing-songy vocals. 3. (3:51) Everything — Galloping beat. High energy. Smooth flowing synth chords underscored by a busy bass line. About trying to have everything. *** 4. (3:30) In Between Stars — Laid-back, swaying hooky melody. Strong backbeat. One of the singles — but can get a bit repetitive. *** 5. (5:32) Make Me A Song — Syncopated, snappy synth-pop. Bouncy and fun. Synth, bass, piano, and guitar. Great lyrics. Excellent tune! **** 6. (4:51) Nice To Be Nowhere — Slow tempo with sustained synth chords and deliberate beat. Melancholy ballad. Lead guitar solo near trail-out. 7. (3:36) It’s Hard — Off-kilter synth beat with guitar noodling and thumping bass line. Easy-going, swingy melody. 8. (3:53) Are We Good? — Synth arpeggios, accented with guitar stingers. Captivating, revealing lyrics, spoken more than sung at times. Handclaps. *** 9. (2:56) Showy Early Spring — Synth-pop that veers toward chamber pop. Big chords. Thumping beat. Simple melody. 10. (4:27) Rule of Action — Skipping beat in 3/4 time. Lush synths mixed with chimey high tones. Vocals doubled in low and high registers. | ||
| Track Listing |
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| 1. | My Jesus Phase | 6. | Nice To Be Nowhere | |||
| 2. | The Letter | 7. | It's Hard | |||
| 3. | Everything | 8. | Are We Good? | |||
| 4. | In Between Stars | 9. | Showy Early Spring | |||
| 5. | Make Me A Song | 10. | Rule Of Action |