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| Pitchfork |
 Though Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin never quite achieved the hype or experienced the craters of their peers in the 2006 blog-rock takeover that never was, there's still something of a lingering pall over anyone involved with that whole thing that almost makes them guilty by association. It makes sense that, despite a band name that begged for attention, they kept their heads low: Their straightforward brand of retro (ca. 1995 or 1979) power-pop may never be trendy, but it never goes out of style, and when done with passion and monster hooks, it can still make inroads even with more outré styles becoming mainstream (see: Surfer Blood).On first listen to their new album, Let It Sway, SSLYBY sound like they're done fucking around in the minor leagues, newly invigorated after the 2008's innocuous Pershing. "Back in the Saddle" backs up the mission-statement intent of its title, a sturdy foundation of anthemic guitars both folky and power chord-driven, support a carousel of alternate-reality radio melodies. The song actually demands to be heard, as does the the effortless "Sink/Let It Sway" and the infectious, huge "na na na" chorus on "Banned (By the Man)". That opening trio is enough to make Let It Sway worth your time, but it actually manages to create an internal letdown once the momentum inevitably gets stunted. Let It Sway's pleasant but lightweight midsection of pro forma power-pop could pass for enjoyably minor Fountains of Wayne songs for better (we're talking about the early stuff) or worse (the lack of lyrical specificity makes them somewhat anonymous). It's tough to say whether it's due to the handiwork of producer Chris Walla, who lends everything a crisp sound and a tasteful smattering of studio trickery. But as is the case with recent Death Cab albums, it's too hermetic and prim to truly rock out, leaving the relatively aggressive "All Hail Dracula!" to sound all too similar to the acoustic ballad ("Stuart Gets Lost Dans Le Metro") and the flanged head-bopper ("Animalkind")....full text |
| Musicomh |
| Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin have long been called darlings of the blogosphere and, despite the general buzz-worthiness this implies, it's an unfortunate mislabeling. As they've aged, SSLYBY seem to be making a statement. Infectious melodies and happy-go-lucky arrangements aside, they're no one's darlings. SSLYBY have been playing together in various incarnations in and around Springfield, Missouri for a decade, releasing songs to fans via mail-order cassette tapes, working day jobs, practising and recording in Will Knauer's parents' attic, and generally growing up in step with the Internet. A cursory search reveals a scattered treasure trove of apocryphal recordings and ancient links to once-fledgling music blogs. SSLYBY's third LP, Let It Sway, is a welcome return to form after 2008's overly commercial-sounding (but still home-recorded and not altogether forgettable) Pershing. Death Cab For Cutie's Chris Walla produced the album, effectively lending it the same DIY charm that made their debut, Broom, so appealing....full text |
| Stereogum |
| Springfield, MO pop crew Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin recorded their third album Let It Sway with Chris Walla and Beau Sorenson at Madison, Wisconsin’s Smart Studios. The 12-song collection follows 2008’s Pershing. Lead track “Sink / Let It Sway” incorporates the album’s title into its name and introduces the idea of a sinking submersion, but musically things are pretty buoyant....full text |
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