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Published: 2010/03/26

by Emily Zemler

Rogue Wave: Permalight

Brushfire Records

Rogue Wave’s fourth album is immediately likeable and truly engaging from the opening of the rollicking acoustic number “Solitary Gun” (which, for comparable purposes, sounds like a quirkier, less mopey Death Cab for Cutie). The songs that follow don’t falter: “Stars and Stripes” is a layered, pensive reflection on what our flag means while “We Will Make a Song Destroy” is moody and emotive, recalling some of the more aching tracks on Rogue Wave’s first two records. The Oakland, Calif. band has always flown a bit under the radar—an unfortunate fact considering the skill of its songwriting and the passion behind its production. It’s for those who love charming indie rock but understand why a band like Owl City is crap.

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San April 20, 2012, 15:19:16

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