Akron/Family: Love Is Simple

Label: Young God

The Akron/Family hits the jackpot on this, their second full-length. They’ve gone for a more subdued, stripped-down affair than some of the extreme experimental free-jazz noise from their last EP, but the range of experimental sounds is very much there. Featuring songs about love and love, more spectacular vocals and impressive full-spectrum musicality ranging from delicated passages to chaotic experimentalism, Love Is Simple shows the band at their very peak. Long sing-along chants are sprinkled throughout, mixed with heavy rhythms and lovely acoustic pickings. Comes with a terrific DVD to boot. For once, a buzz band worthy of the hype! (Adam)