Laarks, a promising indie-rock band based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, show us what they’re made of with their debut album, An Exaltation of Laarks. Their songs use melodic hooks, expressive vocals from singer/songwriter/keyboarder Ian Jacoby, and the combination of strong drums and youthful keyboards that recall Death Cab for Cutie and Editors. The four-piece play their hearts out on the album with high energy, lots of swelling guitars, and memorable hooks. Several tracks on the album are big, ambitious anthems, but they also show that they can play charming, mid-tempo songs as well with “Where Do You Wanna Live?” and “You Know They Do.” – Written by DBosket
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