The Knot by Wye Oak - VitaMusik

ALBUM

Wye Oak's second album follows the same basic blueprint as their first album--straight-up indie rock with no surprises, but just enough inspiration to keep it from being strictly derivative. The duo uses many trademark tricks of '90s indie rock like quiet verses/loud choruses, dynamic builds that end in guitar freakouts, and vocals buried in the mix. The '90s vibe is also heightened by Wasner's vocal similarities to Georgia Hubley of Yo La Tengo and the organic production that sounds like it could have (and maybe was) done on reel-to-reel tape rather than a computer. It gives the album a warm, intimate feel that only occasionally sounds a little murky around the edges. What the band adds to the equation is the soul that Wasner pours into her singing (and most likely her lyrics, though they are often difficult to make out). Her hushed delivery of the vocals draws the listener in closer. They also wrote some songs that would stand toe to toe with the best music of the era they so clearly love; the lilting "Siamese" sounds like a lost YLT album track, the chugging "Tattoo" benefits from an excellent vocal line sung in harmony by the pair, and "I Want for Nothing" sounds like the kind of sweet and moving song Madder Rose wanted to record but never quite could.

1. Milk and Honey

Primary Artist: Wye Oak; Main Performer
Composer: Andy Stack; Composer

2. For Prayer

Primary Artist: Wye Oak; Main Performer
Composer: Jenn Wasner; Composer

3. Take It In

Primary Artist: Wye Oak; Main Performer
Composer: Jenn Wasner; Composer

4. Siamese

Primary Artist: Wye Oak; Main Performer
Composer: Jenn Wasner; Composer

5. Talking About Money

Primary Artist: Wye Oak; Main Performer
Composer: Jenn Wasner; Composer

6. Mary Is Mary

Primary Artist: Wye Oak; Main Performer
Composer: Jenn Wasner; Composer

7. Tattoo

Primary Artist: Wye Oak; Main Performer
Composer: Jenn Wasner; Composer

8. I Want for Nothing

Primary Artist: Wye Oak; Main Performer
Composer: Jenn Wasner; Composer

9. That I Do

Primary Artist: Wye Oak; Main Performer
Composer: Jenn Wasner; Composer

10. Sight, Flight

Primary Artist: Wye Oak; Main Performer
Composer: Jenn Wasner; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

44 minutes and 33 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 900x900 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

8/10 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative & Indie, Alternative, Indie Rock, Adult Alternative, Indie

Label

Merge Records

Music Distribution Service

Merge Records

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 2008

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

673855034621