| Car Seat Headrest return with Making A Door Less Open, their first full-length of new music in four years and a chance for them to broaden their sound. Show Known for their tantalising lyrics, rough and ready guitar rock and tailored riffy, loveliness, Car Seat Headrest have decided to change things up with new album Making A Door Less Open. And this isn’t a bad thing, in fact the moments of electro and calling out of different genres and ideas has led to a mesmerising, balanced journey that doesn’t rest on past glories, instead enhancing them into something new. As soon as opener Weightlifters kicks in with its more electro-influenced drums, you know this is going to be a different kind of Car Seat Headrest record. Taking in a much broader influence of ideas and tips from singer Will Toledo’s side project 1 Trait Danger, the track is a far more polished affair that takes its time to build. Amongst the thumping beats, and underlying, whining drone that leads the sound, we get our first brief glimpse of guitar before Toledo’s vocals enter the fray. Crisper and with added vigour, they set out what is to be expected for the record with lyrics still as fresh and intriguing as previous work: “Frozen unexpressed emotions trapped inside a wax museum… I woke up feeling like shit when i saw my ordinary face”  Can’t Cool Me Down carries on the settled beats, this time with a more funky and subtle atmosphere led forward by baron bass and intermittent synth sounds that help lead into an uplifting and addictive chorus. Previous single Hollywood is the first distinct departure from the opening gambit, with a more deeply involved bassline bring built around a strong vocal performance that leads into a banging, grungy chorus. This is then pulled right back out of its comfort zone with inventive changes, interesting ideas and playful lyrics. Dealing with such a plethora of new styles can be alienating to fans, but Car Seat Headrest provide little solace for them to grab at here, rather grabbing them by the scruff of the neck to show them what else they can do; it’s bold and really comes into its own as the record progresses. Hymn is a mesmeric, 80s psychedelica that is an all encompassing dance between heavy guitar and organ, whereas What’s With You Lately takes us to an acoustic dreamland with all the live appeal and heart of what made the band popular in the first place. There is still time for the band to throw in their token catchy riffs and rolling rhythms, however, even if newer production techniques and strengthened melodies filter them down a little. Martin brings out Toledo’s confidence and optimism that has been the driver for every album released, seemingly content to revel in any style or idea thrown at him. Life Worth Living is a powerful track of intent building on big beats and subtle vocal work with 80s synths bringing everything together in a beautiful way as the chorus hits hard. Car Seat Headrest are demanding you to love Making A Door Less Open, and this forthright nature works well. The confidence and swagger is still apparent throughout, and the new ideas, brighter sounds and tailored electro-edge really highlight what this band can be. The best bands manage to transition, chop and change whilst still being themselves, and that’s exactly what Toledo et al have done with Making a Door Less Open. There are no reviews for this issue. You can write a review by pressing the "review" button above. Votes are used to help determine the most interesting content on RYM. Vote up content that is on-topic, within the rules/guidelines, and will likely stay relevant long-term. Car Seat Headrest have given us another taste of their forthcoming album, in the form of a new single that frontman Will Toledo says is “one of the favourite songs [I’ve] ever written.” The release is called ‘Martin’ and it comes with a lyric video featuring Toledo as the character of ‘Trait’, and he appears to be practicing good COVID-19 hygiene in his robber gloves and mask. The chorus of the track is dominated by gorgeous harmonies that we’ve come to expect from Car Seat Headrest, inter spliced with notably off-beat snare underneath a driving rhythm. Oh and there’s some trumpet for good measure! It’s the second single from forthcoming record Making A Door Less Open, due for a release on May 1. It will be Car Seat Headrest’s first full length LP since 2016’s Teens Of Denial. The 10-track record is a collaboration between Car Seat Headrest and Toledo’s side project with drummer Andrew Katz called 1 Trait Danger. Toledo has signified that the record will be very individualistic in terms of tracks, with each song set to have its own “special energy”. Is Car Seat Headrest Cancelled?Car Seat Headrest cancels US tour and When We Were Young set due to health issues.
What did Car Seat Headrest do?Toledo chose the name "Car Seat Headrest" as he would often record the vocals to his early albums in the back seat of his car for privacy. He had also been a member of bands such as Mr.
Who is opening for Car Seat Headrest?A detail that makes this announcement even more thrilling is that Bartees Strange, the indie rock newcomer behind one of the best albums of last year and helped save independent venues during the pandemic, will join the majority of the tour dates as an opener. Rounding out the bill are Seattle rockers Floral Tattol.
How old is Will Car Seat Headrest?The 26-year-old communicates in a drawl that's slow and sleepy, that kind of delivery that, were it not for the depth and measure of his responses, might indicate indifference. “Hi. Can you hear me?” he asks, answering the phone from his apartment just outside of Seattle, half-sounding an automated greeting.
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