![]() ![]() ‘Wild Heart’ kicks things off with purposeful, echoing drum beats that seem to ripple through the fibers of time – as if what is approaching is the most important thing that anyone will ever hear. The album’s first half is highlighted by some of the most epic-sounding pop anthems of the year. It’s one of those few larger-than-life albums that doesn’t feel cheapened by its pursuit of fame, and it is primed to clear-cut its way into the hearts of indie, rock, and pop fans alike. ![]() ![]() even though it existed so deeply to me." The reason I say it is surprising, though, is because Strange Desire sounds nothing like a piecemealed first-time effort – it sounds more like a full-scale, multi-million dollar recording. Except for a small group of people, most of which happened to be members of my immediate family, no one was aware that this music, or this album even existed. ![]() On his solo debut, Antonoff has commented, "I spent the past year working on the music but not talking about it, and eventually it became this psychotic alter-ego situation, where it was second nature to have this part of me that no one knew about. Jack Antonoff, the lead guitarist of the ever famous indie-pop group Fun., slowly put the album together while on tour – but has made a point of stating that he intends to remain a part of the band for as much of the foreseeable future as possible. Upon listening to Bleachers’ debut, Strange Desire, it’s difficult to believe that this is a one man band. Review Summary: Perhaps the fullest-sounding and most charismatic indie-pop album you’ll hear this year, just in time to become the defining sound of your summer. ![]()
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