TV On The Radio previously seemed content to roam the open horizon; here, it's intent on exploring the far side. The journey is, once again, enthralling.
Like their first albums, the songs build on loops, grooves, and drones. They feel familiar, but they've never sounded this good-- or this thick.
Their music is accessible, but what makes the band stand out aside from their "weird" presentation is their refusal to compromise their artistic integrity.
While far from immaculate, Cookie Mountain is the logical progression from Desperate Youth, with its conception fruit enough for those who appreciate musical innovation.
Return to Cookie Mountain gives the most complete representation of the hopes, joys, and fears within TV on the Radio's music.
#1 | / | SPIN |
#2 | / | Pitchfork |
#4 | / | Paste |
#4 | / | Rolling Stone |
#14 | / | NME |
#21 | / | Cokemachineglow |