Michael Lerner, aka Telekinesis, has returned with his sophomore full length, 12 Desperate Straight Lines. It’s been two years since his debut Telekinesis!, and the Seattle-based musician has put together a dozen power pop songs that all have an optimistic beat and melodic hook. Like his recent EP, Parallel Seismic Conspiracies, which was also produced by Death Cab’s Chris Walla, Lerner displays an affinity for power chords and sensitive vocals (that sometimes recall Ben Gibbard). For the most part, the songs are pretty breezy, straightforward indie rock that is more akin to Guided By Voices than any of the latest fuzz-pop, diy, lo-fi garage trends these days. This is a great spring release with a lot of energy. – Written by JFelton
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