Land of Talk - It's OkayAlbum: Some Are Lakes [2008]
with it's mood, pace, and lyrics, this is one of the best songs to listen to while driving alone at night. land of talk is the brain child of elizabeth powell, who got her start playing her own anti-folk anthems on the local scene of guelph, ontario, during her mid-teens. in 2005 the band was formed and released their debut "applause cheer boo hiss" which bore influences such as pj harvey, dinosaur jr., and sonic youth. this track comes from their second record, "some are lakes" which was produced by bon iver's justin vernon and shows off a more eclectic, melodic approach. the vulnerability and unabashed prettiness of powell's voice is showcased throughout "some are lakes", but their previous bite and power is never sacrificed. the slowness and smoothness of this song might be surprising to those familiar with their heavier side, but proves that the band's intensity has just been channeled in different directions. in the end, the tension between the band's nerviness and its poppier approach make for some great moments.
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