Album Review: Kevin Drew - Darlings

Broken Social Scene's Kevin Drew has stepped outside of his super collective in the past, most notably on his 2007 debut Spirit If. Darlings is a far more focused and purposeful release, yet this determination manifests itself in far safer songwriting than we're used to from the man. Drew is at his best when his emotions sprawl out wildly and the music races to keep up – Darlings is an entirely enjoyable and pleasant acoustic rock record, yet outside of the electro groove of highlight Bullshit Ballad, this is really only an essential album for completionists.