In The Attic Of The Universe Review

In the attic of the universe is the second studio album by american indie rock group the antlers when the antlers name was still a solo project of vocalist and guitarist peter silberman.

In the attic of the universe review.

While the lyrics can be a bit on the nose at times the songwriting is still very good and i think the short length complements the album better than uprooted. I own over 10 000 cd s and used to own over 6 000 vinyl albums so now you might start guessing my age. In the attic of the universe is another beautiful record from peter silberman. What it feels like to stare into the stars and ponder the significance or insignificance of everything.

All 8 tracks from the album in the attic of the universe performed by the antlers. Though still dwarfing albeit in an entirely different way in the attic of the universe is a slightly more warming separation from its successor. It is majestic but humble physical yet ethereal everywhere and somehow nowhere all at once. In the attic of the universe is a superb title for this obscure pop gem.

In the attic on the roof stairs to the attic the universe is going to catch you look. I own over 10 000 cd s and used to own over 6 000 vinyl albums so now you might start guessing my age. In the attic of the universe reminds me of how fascinated i was with exploring the world around me when i was little a fascination which has thankfully remained intact over the years. Meanwhile silberman s sparse but focused lyrics tie his soaring energetic instrumentation to reality.

I haven t included the time track breakdown as i believe that it should. I got the remastered and cool special digipack version from fall records and couldn t be more pleased to own this. Reviewed in the united states on january 28 2010 in the attic of the universe is a superb title for this obscure pop gem. In the attic of the universe is a brilliant blend of extremes.

It makes me feel like a kid again and that s one of the highest compliments i can give to a piece of art. Frantic falsettos bolstered by fast tempo stripped down rhythms on in the attic and the universe is going to catch you provide a comedic sense of melodrama.