Eisley - Currents

There are only a handful of bands as consistent as Eisley. With each release the band matures and grows. And with each release the band improves and adds to an impressive discography. The band's fourth full-legnth is both something new for Eisley and more of what they've always given us.

Currents is actually quite a departure from the band's previous pop rock work. But the indie/shoegaze stylings on Currents is something that's always been hinted at, just below the surface of some of Eisley's best work. The title track on the band's last ep, Deep Space, was just the beginning of what the band had in store.

There's an open disconnected feeling musically that starts Currents. The song takes it's time to form, giving way to a sense of accomplishment and resolution when the full instrumentation kicks in. It's still has the rock elements that The Valley had but its not nearly as lush. It's a more complex arrangement than anything Eisley has delivered before. Blue Fish has a level of ambience that gives the song an added element to the Eisley's beautiful melodies and harmonies. The Piano riff that runs through Drink The Water is absolutely gorgeous and reminds of why I love Ester Drang's Infinite Keys so much.

Save My Soul is a punchy rock song with a great hook. The string section that glides through Find Me Here is magnificently beautiful. Lost Enemies has a great quirky guitar riff and a cowbell giving the song a nice offbeat touch. Shelter closes out the record and is just another song to die for. Beautiful harmonies and huge sweeping strings.

Eisley has taken a risk with Currents and it's paid off in a huge way. Maybe not the follow-up to the Valley people were hoping for but every bit as good. Currents is a beautiful record. Eisley has outdone themselves again.