this record is exactly what you’d expect from lockett pundt (1/4 of deerhunter), and that’s not to say that it’s boring or predictable. take away the poppy yet insightful lyrics of bradford cox, the irresistible pulsating bass of josh fauver and the razor-sharp drum lines of moses archuleta and what you have left is a lot of atmosphere, and a set of songs that really don’t obey form or feel that they need to in order to keep you interested. some songs on the floodlight collective are poppier than others, but it really doesn’t matter; this record is the result of pundt being left to his own devices, and it’s wonderful to hear him on his own. the floodlight collective is consistent with what you’ve heard from pundt’s other related projects before, and his consistency as a songwriter is really what makes this record a worthwhile stop on your ipod. songs like “red oak way” will just drip from your headphones, they’re full of such hazy aural warmth that they’ll make you forget that this is probably the 100th album that you’ve heard this year with reverberated everything. at this point lotus plaza aren’t essential listening, but they’re a solid investment if you’re keen on deerhunter or ambient dream pop.
Filed under: Album Review , 2009, deerhunter, lockett pundt, lotus plaza, the floodlight collective
Great record indeed… Get an ear on Grouper, I would say they’re going the same direction.