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While the winter storm this weekend didn’t amount to as much as the weather-folks predicted, I’m still pretending that I’m snowed-in my apartment. I’m drinking the obligatory cup of hot cocoa with marshmallows, not showering until the afternoon, and I have a stack of movies lined-up for the evening. It’s a lazy Sunday morning, indeed, and as I’m looking forward to a day of nothing, Morning Spy is providing a fitting soundtrack. The Silver Age is full of warm and fuzzy melodies, much like a heated apartment and a soft blanket on a cold winter’s day.
Their brand of dreamy, jangly indie-rock reveals a variety of influences, but most often, Morning Spy reminds me of Luna with more pep or Yo La Tengo with less noise. Singer/songwriter, Jon Rooney, handles most of the vocal duties with his strangely charming nasal baritone. Guitarist/Keyboardist, Allison Goffman, however, turns in some stellar performances of her own. The Goffman-led “Foggy Filter” is full of bouncy indie-pop goodness and hand-claps reminiscent of Velocity Girl. Conversely, the leisurely-paced “Ask Us To Dance” is begging to be played at a high-school prom. This album isn’t without surprises, either. “Voices And Vigils” contains some dub-style breakdowns and a hyper Pixies-esque lead toward the end. The Silver Age also ends on a strong-note with the somber “Overnite” and the aptly-titled instrumental: “The Slow March To Salt-White Sleep.”
With their second full-length, Morning Spy have managed to find the perfect balance between melancholy and upbeat, without leaning too far in either direction. I strongly urge fans of good, solid indie-rock (as cliché as that may sound) to spend some quality time with The Silver Age. This reviewer is certainly looking forward to hearing more from this band in the future.
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