There's nothing on Calico Review the Allah-Las haven't done before, but with each outing they seem to be more in control of their sound (making it fuller and more textured), their voices (which continue to get stronger and less snotty), and their gradually evolving songwriting.
Calico Review shows a rapidly maturing band, unafraid to reference their many influences while simultaneously forging their own sound and vision.
Reinvigorating the band’s instinctive timelessness, Allah-Las’ third album rambles as it soars, and with a distinct disregard for convention, it paints a picture of life at its most freewheeling.
The feeling and heart that the band's debut had, that managed to seep over into Worship the Sun, isn't quite present.
#45 | / | Rough Trade |
#80 | / | Piccadilly Records |