Western Settings - Another year - CD
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Western Settings - Another Year - CD
10 tracks
Western Settings' 2019 album
Another Year (A-F/Gunner Records) is a critically praised, melodic punk-rock record featuring power-pop influences and introspective lyrics about growth and searching for a better way. Produced by Tyson "Chicken" Annicharico, it offers a "widescreen" sound with complex,, sometimes quirky, arrangements that showcase the San Diego band's maturity.
Key Takeaways and Reviews:
- Sound: A mix of fast-paced melodic punk and power-pop, frequently compared to The Menzingers or The Smoking Popes.
- Themes: The album focuses on aging, emotional struggle, and self-reflection, with the title track opening with the stark line: "You're doing alright, I mean, I guess you're not dead yet".
- Key Tracks: "Spinning World," "Break," "Charmian," and "Better".
- Reception: Highly recommended by reviewers, noting it as a significant step up from their 2016 album Old Pain.
Another Year is characterized as a "rewarding listen" that avoids becoming stagnant, offering a "triumphant" collection for maturing punk fans.