The Execution of All Things

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Total Tracks: 3   Total Length: 10:59

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Six Degrees of Give Up

By Jon Dolan, eMusic Contributor

It used to be easier to pretend that an album was its own perfectly self-contained artifact. The great records certainly feel that way. But albums are more permeable than solid, their motivations, executions and inspirations informed by, and often stolen from, their peers and forbearers. It all sounds awfully formal, but it's not. It's the very nature of music — of art, even. The Six Degrees features examine the relationships between classic records and five… more »

They Say All Music Guide

Are they an indie rock band inspired by country, or a country band influenced by indie rock? Whichever the case may be, The Execution of All Things finds Rilo Kiley establishing a wonderful balance of beautiful indie rock and subtle country. Several guests are on such instruments as French horn, cello, flute, and accordion, while there’s also a “boy choir” that includes Conor Oberst of Bright Eyes. It all adds brilliantly to Rilo Kiley’s passionate and powerful songwriting. “With Arms Outstretched” evokes a country feel in its lyrics, yet has all the sensibility of indie pop. “It’s 16 miles to the promised land and I promise you I’m doing the best I can,” Jenny Lewis sings. “I visit these mountains with frequency and I stand here with my arms up.” You may want to watch out for the unexpected, though infrequent, foul language, but otherwise this strong follow-up to Take-Offs & Landings fits right in with the already respected Saddle Creek roster. – Kenyon Hopkin

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