The Walkmen: You & Me
Label: Gigantic
Hard to believe that not too long ago, some people were writing off the Walkmen. After some recent misfires, many wondered if the Walkmen could recapture the brilliance of 2004’s Bows & Arrows. Well, with You & Me, they have done just that. This is a spectacular return to form for this great New York City band, the driving guitars, the churning organ sounds, the energetic but understated drumming once again delivered to great effect. Hamilton Leithauser gruff delivery continues to draw from Dylan, but he’s a compelling lead singer. With its spacious, driving and urgent songwriting, You & Me is an absolute must to own. (Joe)
