Is the 8-song album becoming the new standard? For time-stressed bloggers, this trend certainly makes life easier. However, as a music fan, there are albums that leave you wanting more than eight tracks—like the new Sylvia Platters LP, Vivian Elixir.
Vivian Elixir is a record of contrast. Thematically, it deals with lost minds and souls and making sense of living in a chaotic complex world – fitting for a band named The Sylvia Platters. Sonically, the album carries a melancholic yet melodic vibe that offers a silver lining of brightness. It’s a journey of introspection and catharsis; for a pop band The Sylvia Platters sure know how to rock out – or conversely, for a rock band, they sure have a great sense of melody. The Sylvia Platters excel in using these contrasts to their advantage with us listeners as the biggest beneficiaries.
This is a crisp and tasty record that takes jangly guitar pop to interesting places. And as with any release by The Sylvia Platters that are some songs that are particularly great. Listen to my current favorites below. Vivian Elixir is out now on tape at Grey Lodge Records.
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Great Canadian band!! This release is amazing!
If you’re a fan of Alvvays, Stone Roses, Teenage Fan Club, Big Star, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Jangle Pop, Shoe Gaze give this release a good listen! Lyrically strong and musically brilliant!