The Dodos: Visiter

Label: French Kiss

The Dodos have put together such a unique combination of genres and sounds here that it’s pretty much impossible to dismiss them, with or without all of the hype. With a propulsive (almost tribal) style of percussion and finger-picking, rootsy ruckus, this album remains dynamic from beginning to end. Their live show is explosive with energy and allows you to connect the audio to the visual, discovering all of the nuanced instruments that blend so well in the recording: a toy piano, vibes, sleigh bells, a tamborine adorned feet (for even more percussion!). Favorite new band, favorite new record. (Tammy)