In minor contrast to the band's previous effort, the moments of pared-down instrumentation here seem to offer a necessary respite from the intensity, providing necessary moments of calm as we anticipate the next joyous sonic wave.
For others willing to explore and be led on tangents, this will be a perfect record to be absorbed by. There's a great many treasures to discover by just sitting and listening.
In Rolling Waves is a weightless collection of diverse possibilities that convey the spirit of life through songs that breathe with fresh but experienced lungs.
In Rolling Waves requires a bit more patience on the whole. That’s actually a good sign; the band doesn’t seem to feel beholden to making a breakthrough—and In Rolling Waves may provide it regardless.
Although the band’s second record is an impressive return – one with a great deal of ambition – it does lack focus at times. The potential is clearly there; The Naked And Famous just need to trim away some of the fat.
The result of rock band power-move (moving to LA) and life experience (a broken relationship), it’s a self-important album, but an accomplished one.
This is an above average album, but at the same time quite a forgetful album that didn't hold up well.
Heart Like Ours is pretty much the only song that attracts your attention. But In Rolling Waves as an album severely doesn't stick to you comparing to their much accessible debut and its predecessor (Simple Forms). Pity.
1 | A Stillness 5:22 | |
2 | Hearts Like Ours 4:32 | |
3 | Waltz 5:12 | |
4 | Rolling Waves 3:39 | |
5 | The Mess 4:06 | |
6 | Grow Old 6:36 | |
7 | Golden Girl 2:12 | |
8 | I Kill Giants 4:12 | |
9 | What We Want 4:19 | |
10 | We Are Leaving 4:39 | |
11 | To Move with Purpose 5:03 | |
12 | A Small Reunion 5:45 |