The Walkmen - Lisbon
A lot of good things have been said about The Walkmen’s sixth studio album, Lisbon, and rightly so. Just listen to the fifth track Stranded and hear the blast of mariachi horns straight from a New Orleans funereal march that thrust you into a typically world-weary song. It’s rock music in a raw, authentic way you don’t hear much these days and yet the composition and structure of the 11-songs really showcase The Walkmen’s growing stature as a dependable staple of the indie rock scene as much as The National or The Hold Steady. Leave it on for at least a couple of spins to get the most from this record.
