Range of Light
Jagjaguwar Records
S. Carey is everything you have ever wanted in terms of mellow music. I first popped in Range of Light on a rainy drive home and ended up driving past my apartment to finish out the nine-track album. It’s no real surprise that Carey is the former drummer of Bon Iver, as both artists are clearly successful at producing soft, easygoing tracks. The song titles are definitely an expression of each song; on tracks like “Glass/Film” and “Creaking” there is a simple visual and an associated feeling. Carey delivers a nostalgic album that delivers an image with each track. It’s easy to get lost in this album, especially with “Crown the Pines,” a dreamy tune that incorporates Carey’s vocals as well as Bon Iver’s singer Justin Vernon. While Carey’s singing voice makes only a few appearances, he continues to prove that he is instrumentally talented as well. @LeithTigges
