Let Go Of Your Bad Days

Despite the many and obvious charms of its predecessor, Let Go of Your Bad Days is an enormous leap in terms of melodic and lyrical sophistication - ten songs that, in a mere 28 minutes, exemplify everything great about unashamedly simple and joyful pop. Produced by West Coast legend Kevin Kane (The Grapes of Wrath) with contributions from Ryan Dahle (Limblifter, Age of Electric) and Pete Bastard (Flash Bastard), it reveals a depth to the songwriting of frontman Scott Walker that was barely hinted at before. The addition of sweeping string and horn arrangements hark back to the halcyon era of late-'60s AM radio, and elevate standout tracks 'Time You Have Been Wasting' and the title song to unprecedented heights. (boompa records)