MYTH TAKES - !
Thanks to its first two albums,! (pronounced “chk chk chk”) earned a reputation for making indie kids dance. “Myth Takes,” however, should see the festive art-rock collective bop its way out of cult status, as the 10 cuts on this album adventurously cascade through genres without losing a groove. “Must Be the Moon” chronicles adventures in nightclubbing with guitars that burn and scrape over a heated, cymbal-heavy rhythm and lead the song through light, hip-hop-inspired verses. Elsewhere, cuts like “Sweet Life” and “Heart of Hearts” sprinkle in a greater dash of soul amid relentless, hand-clap-inducing beats. The eight-piece ensemble still offers sarcasm and political commentary with its lyrics, but “Myth Takes” is more often the joyous sound of rock ‘n’ rollers invading the dance floor. Billboard
