Among the various unusual sights the pandemic presented, the lead singer of what is arguably America’s most cherished indie rock band making his solo debut at the Brudenell Social Club in Leeds last month ranks among the most bizarre. Matt Berninger released his first album under his own name, 'Serpentine Prison', in 2020, but was unable to tour it; therefore, this follow-up feels like a true first outing as an independent artist. This isn't solely because he will be bringing 'Get Sunk' on the road; his previous record seemed disjointed, as he appeared to be navigating a new direction without the compositions of the Dessner twins to guide him, and there were possibly too many collaborators complicating the process. This time, he has simplified things; while contributors came and went, he primarily confined himself to a basement studio with producer Sean O’Brien to focus on the music. The results are stunning; he has more freedom to experiment than he would with The National, and this is evident in the soothing, choir-driven opener 'Inland Ocean', the carefree rock of lead single 'Bonnet of Pins', and a pair of exquisite duets in 'Breaking Into Acting' and 'Silver Jeep', featuring Hand Habits and Ronboy, respectively. There's still space for what seems to be his comfort zone - the nostalgic 'Frozen Oranges' showcases classic, introspective Berninger - but overall, this album portrays him genuinely starting to spread his wings as a solo artist.
Heavenly and spirit-filled.
Interestingly, there is a feeling that this initial four-track release is just a warm-up.
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Much more than mere excitement.
An impressive experience right from the beginning.
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The sound of him genuinely starting to spread his wings as a solo artist.