It’s easy to compare Wye Oak to Beach House — both groups originated in Baltimore, are comprised of boy/girl duos, and usually get pegged as dream-pop acts. But Wye Oak’s dark, gorgeous, and dynamic record stands on its own. On Civilian, Andy Stack and Jenn Wasner have crafted their best work to date. … While there are moments where the wails and wallows of Wye Oak immediately grab your attention, Civilian mostly gives back what the listener puts into it. The depth of each of these ten tracks becomes clearer with each passing listen, letting Wye Oak’s momentous peaks and hushed valleys fully reveal their striking and lush sonic landscape. MORE
