Citay: Dream Get Together

Label: Dead Oceans

There is no other band I can think of in all of indie rock – indeed all of rock and roll – quite like Citay. First, their sound: beautiful harmonies, a ferocious twin-guitar attack, and a big, expansive sound that combines rock, folk and psych. This is the third offering from this Bay Area outfit led by Piano Magic‘s Ezra Feinberg and the Fucking Champ’s Tim Green (joined by a stellar cast of musicians), and it soars from start to finish. What makes Citay truly special, apart from their wondrous music, is how they straddle so many fences. The songs smack of sixties hippiedom, but it’s refreshingly un-self-conscious. They jam all right, but they’re no jam band. Their sound is massive, but they somehow never overwhelm. And it’s full of good cheer but not in the least bit silly. With the exception of the new Beach House there’s no album I’m loving more right now than Dream Get Together, and I can’t recommend it more. (James)