In of the greatest (authors opinion) releases of 2014, Nicole Atkins' breaks the mold of the indie rock climate, with her breezy release, Slow Phaser. Atkins opts to forgo some of the zeitgeist gravity and wallowing for a collection of fun, tongue in cheek, tunes. A delicate recipe of pepped up indie rock create a snarky, danceable, swagger, that Atkins wears well. Slow Phasers bouncy backbone gives the entire album drive and cohesion. There are some heavy themes mixed throughout the album, but Atkins exposes her vulnerability in a lighthearted and relatable way. Slow Phaser has a very welcoming vibe to it, allowing Atkins genuine enjoyment to translate to her listeners, definitely one of the most fun, and friendliest albums of the year.
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