Swan Lake is an indie super group, composed of Dan Bejar (Destroyer), Spencer Krug (Wolf Parade and Sunset Rubdown), and Carey Mercer (Frog Eyes), which has just released their second album "Enemy Mine." Because of this meshing of minds, the album introduces multiple concepts, with three very distinct voices that still manage to complement each other. Honestly, if you like Wolf Parade, the main influence of this album, you will like Swan Lake. On the other hand, if you hate Wolf Parade, don't expect anything to change. Personally, I have always been a fan of Krug's voice, and I feel that the arrangements in this album work will with his vocal timbre. Basically each song changes based on who's singing. For example, track 3 Heartswarm, is sung by Bejar, and as listeners, we can't help but associating it with Destroyer. Because each of the vocalists have such distinct styles that have been associated with their larger projects, these ideas are brought to the for-front when listening to this album. There's a lot going on in this album, and because of the mix of styles, it's difficult for them to have a comprehenisive sound, but on track-by-track basis, this album is pretty satisfying.
Track List:
1. Spanish Gold, 2044
2. Paper Lace
3. Heartswarm
4. Settle On Your Skin
5. Ballad of A Swan Lake, Or, Daniel's Song
6. Peace
7. Spider
8. A Hand At Dusk
9. Warlock
-Clio
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