Fear Draws Misfortune

Sixteenth album for this 18 year old Chicago mainstay who have never stayed in one place long enough to get a bead on them, but who have consistently released surprising albums of quality and sometimes consternation. Their latest takes another turn with the core trio being joined by 15 auxiliary musicians and singers. A strongly compelling and high-reaching album using a wide variety of ideas, styles and studio techniques, resulting in a cohesive and ambitious album of art-rock. Recommended if you like: Art Bears, This Heat and Faust.