Jungle Cop
Light Organ, 2019
8/10
The brainchild of multi-instrumentalist Kyle Woolven, this Canadian troubadour took the DIY route with this eclectic album, recording the entire affair at home.
“Invisibility Cloak” starts the listen with a creative and adventurous version of electro-pop meets indie-rock, and “Door Knockers” follows with acoustic guitars and a bright setting of melody with falsetto vocals.
Further on, “A Mermaid Season” is full of buzzing synth manipulation, while “Underwater Talkers” follows that lead with a busy display of ‘80s nods with plenty of dynamic interplay between the noisemakers.
Near the end, “Weary Of The Clown” is a meticulous and thriving display of massive skill, and the quirky, warm and jangly “My Baby” exits the album as fluid and memorable as it started.
Despite Woolven’s process of throwing ideas into each song and working on them bit by bit before finishing and moving to the next one, Jungle Cop flows seamlessly with a strong sense indie-pop prowess that warrants repeated listens.
Travels well with: MGMT- MGMT; Neon Indian- Psychic Chasms