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Woods‘ new album, With Light and With Love, is another shot of psychedelic pop that sounds fresh despite its deep dive into ’60s flower power. “Pop shamanism” is how the band’s own publicity describes the music. Whatever it is, Woods has a knack for sounding anachronistic and essential at the same time. I also love the indie ethos. With its self-released albums, there’s no trace of Woods chasing stardom with even a one-off hit. Despite its infectiously catchy songs, the new album (out Tuesday) is set to a whole lot of jamming that includes a title track extending past 9 minutes.
With Light and With Love actually picks up where the band’s brilliant release Bend Beyond left off. Considering Bend Beyond was my favorite album of 2012, that’s a good thing as far as I’m concerned.
Check out Woods next month (May 7) at Subterranean.
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