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Album Review: Wye Oak - Shriek

Showcases a refreshing vocal freedom from Wasner. On the whole though, a less engaging effort.

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If you loved 2011's Civilian, (and let's face it, every man and his dog were on board after the title track featured in The Walking Dead), you will be slightly perturbed by frontwoman Jenn Wasner's newfound love of bass and therefore Andy Stack's reliance on keys. The duo's fourth record Shriek is prettier, more washed-out and centred on working mood rather than dictating it, and as in Sick Talk, showcases a refreshing vocal freedom from Wasner. On the whole though, a less engaging effort.