Adam Green: Sixes & Sevens

Label: Rough Trade

Somehow I can’t imagine Adam Green’s fifth solo album, Sixes & Sevens, reaching number one on the Billboard chart like his former Moldy Peach bandmate Kimya Dawson with the Juno soundtrack. Not that this is not a great album, but Green’s eclectic, to say the least, influences and quirky lyrics might be a bit too much for some people. Our favorite baritone anti-folk hero is back in fine form with a surprisingly soulful album with strong hints of funk, Motown, and gospel for good measure! The glossy production (Beck’s father, David Campbell, conducted the orchestral arrangements) lends the album a more mature feel and Green croons his heart out on tracks such as “Festival Song” and “Leaky Flask.” Also watch out for a surprise appearance on backing vocals by the three Hanson brothers on “Twee Twee Dee”! Green has delivered another twenty slices of deliciously eccentric pop not to be missed. (Morgane)