Rilo Kiley - A Man / Me / Then JimAlbum: More Adventurous [2004]
this wonderful story-telling gem comes from the band's third album. as the band continues to hone their mix of classic pop, country, and folk, this song is a mostly-perfect collection of the various sounds the band pulls off best. jenny lewis' vocals are lighter than clouds and are wrapped around easily findable hooks and a glowing acoustic guitar. as always, she does an impeccable job of putting together perfect phrases about the song's theme (which in this case is the "slow fade of love"). the barely-noticeable organ synths along with the horns and a galloping drum beat bring a surprisingly sunny feel to an otherwise gloomy tune.
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