Silent Uproar

Wye Oak — Civilian

Reviewed by yewknee

There was a time in my life that I would have said that acts fronted by women did not appeal to me. I know that sounds sexist or short-sighted or whatever -- but, it's not. I know they are every bit as capable of making great music, it just rarely strikes me in the same way. However, Wye Oak proves that I've emerged from that cave of thinking. This album absolutely could not be achieved with the same effectiveness if the vocals were male. There's a nice restraint to the album -- even when it's forceful, it's holding back perfectly. Recommended for anyone that likes Beach House but always wanted a little more punch.

Jun 20 2011