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Caribou, Andorra

by Lauren Baggett
02/04/2008

Imagine your senses engaged. A warm breeze brushes by while you watch pinks and oranges streak the sky. You close your eyes to face the setting sun, feeling the warmth on your eyelids. If music could be playing subtly on the breeze, Mother Nature might consider taking note from Caribou’s new album Andorra.

Dan Snaith is the mastermind behind Caribou’s sound. In fact, Caribou is merely the title of his one-man band, formerly known as Manitoba. And it’s hard to believe that the complex, overlapping melodies of instrument and voice came from one person.

Yes, Snaith played guitar, drums, keyboards and even the flutophone on this, his fourth full-length album. Snaith worked meticulously on this album, perfecting each phrase, each beat. It shows. The result is a seamless blending of psychedelic indie rock, ripe and ready for plucking.

On some of his tracks, Snaith experiments with an Eastern-style that harks back to Lennon and The Beatles circa Let It Be. On others, such as “Desiree,” Snaith’s inventive use of vocal arrangements verges on ethereal. Vocal harmonies interact flawlessly with each note to fill the space between instruments.

The first track, “Melody Day,” captures the album’s charm. Intertwining strains from a host of instruments sparkle then fade, all driven by an upbeat tempo. Snaith’s soft voice dances with the song’s melody.

The overall effect is a singular, original sound that grabs your attention. Rich with musicality and aurally stimulating, Andorra is sure to make it onto playlists across the country.

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