It\u2019s that time again\u2014Matt Addison has dropped another record under his Mythical Motors moniker. But instead of treating his prolific streak like a teacher piling on surprise homework, I see it as a gift. Mythical Motors is a beacon of consistency, always serving up lo-fi pop and indie rock snacks: crunchy on the outside, soft in the middle, never too sweet.<\/p>\n
That consistency extends beyond the music. From the eye-candy collaged covers to the charmingly offbeat titles, Mythical Motors records are always worth digging into. Case in point: this new one is called Travelogues and Movie Stills<\/em>, and the first track is titled The Red Bank Balloon Race<\/em>. What\u2019s not to like? And that\u2019s before you even hit play.<\/p>\n Then again, using words like \u201chighlight\u201d feels weird with a record like this. These songs feel more like unearthed treasures\u2014forgotten gems from a dusty tape that someone finally decided to share. Channeling Robert Pollard in sound and spirit, Travelogues and Movie Stills<\/em> proves that Addison\u2019s well of inspiration is far from dry.<\/p>\n We\u2019re here for it.<\/p>\n Album out now on Tape at Repeating Cloud Records.<\/p>\n