Art–pop outfit Chairlift offers a long–awaited follow–up to 2008’s Does You Inspire You? (best known for the hit “Bruises”) with Something. During the four–year hiatus, the band’s sound seems to have matured perfectly — Something is a fully–realized expression of innovative pop. It effortlessly jumps from strong electronic hooks like that on lead single “Amanaemonesia” to the dreamy acoustic instrumentation of “Frigid Spring.” Vocalist Caroline Polacheck’s versatile voice, with both haunting effervescence and impressive substance, is the band’s driving force and a central reason why this album is so outstanding.
4/5 Stars
