Bodies of Water: Ears Will Pop & Eyes Will BlinkSecretly Canadian: 1/22/2008
Note: This review originally appeared in 2007, but due to this album's 2008 U.S. release date, I am now including it among my 2008 recommendations.
Pitchfork's review of this album draws attention to the obvious similarities between Bodies of Water and Danielson. Understandably so, as the similarities are numerous. Bodies of Water create giant, theatrical, ecstatic songs. Unlike Danielson, however, their propensity for kitsch is driven by unabashed expression rather than a fondness for puns and a lot of caffeine.
The songs on Ears Will Pop are swollen with dense instrumentation, Broadway-style choruses and male-female call and response. Bodies' enthusiasm and pure joy are infectious. From start to finish, the album leaves hardly a moment to dwell on negativity. Even their darker and more serious songs suggest Bodies of Water take hardship in stride and see the potential for better times ahead. If you aren't moved by Ears Will Pop & Eyes Will Blink, then there is something wrong with your brain.
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