#1023 Forest Fire - Screens

A massive improvement over their underwhelming previous album; maybe this is what Forest Fire was going for. This time out, the tuneful buzzes extend tendrils past the first track and find fertile grounds, providing intriguing textural twists. This time out, the slithery pacing works, building intimacy and atmosphere, all on the backbone of those unstoppable, serpentine basslines. The epic-length Annie, in particular weaves a hynotic, krauty web out of endless bass, crisscrossing synths, and Yo La Tengo drone solos. A compelling, moonlit little gem of an indie rock record 4/5