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All Things Forests

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I have to disagree with the previous review. One of the things I like most about Palomar is that each album has a different sound. They aren't rehashing old stuff and trying to sell it as new material which so many bands currently do. The new album is deeper and more mature and still has a fair share of pop.

With their 4th full length recently released Palomar has again struck indie pop gold! This album showcases sharp vocal harmonies (a Palomar trademark) and ringing guitars, melodic bass, and tight drums. Lyrically the themes continue to mature from previous albums - death, success, and love seem to be the main topics. Palomar are all strength and no weakness on this album, there is no filler here. I suggest listening to the audio samples of "Bury Me Closer" "You're Keeping Us Up" and "Whoa" to get an idea of their range.

This album is a departure from their 1st and 2nd albums, but it is definitely in line with their last full length Palomar III: Revenge of Palomar with a continued focus on a more mature and full sounding indie pop. Palomar have never been musical slouches but with the addition of Sarah Brockett and Dale Miller on this (and their last) record they have grown by leaps and bounds. Added production values over the last two records have also helped their sound.

I was a little apprehensive about buying this album after I read the negative reviews, but I'm really glad that I ignored the haters. This is a very solid album. If you like Palomar, you will enjoy the music on this CD.

If your looking for good music that has more depth to it than the Creed-eumulators and Britney Spears that you find over-populating the radio, then do yourself a favor and check this band out.

Palomar has a unique and interesting sound coupled with thought provocing lyrics. This was the first of their CDs I bought and I cant stop listening to it.

Palomar's first two albums were snappy pop masterpieces. The third edged dangerously into slower territory with little to hold the attention span. All Things Forest is about as interesting as watching trees grow. Why Palomar is now possessed with sugary twee pop, I will never know. Eisley does it a lot better.