Album Of The Week: TV on the Radio’s Seeds

With so many genres that have been established over the past half century, it can be very challenging for a band to keep it weird and create their own identifiable sound. One band that has always separated themselves from their contemporaries is Brooklyn experimental art rock act TV On The Radio. They have a brand new album out, Seeds, chock full of their trademark variety of styles and techniques with a ganache of energy and soul. A lovely combination of groovy pop, rigid rock and a dash of funk signifies Seeds as TV On The Radio’s triumphant return to the music spectrum.

Exuding perseverance after the passing of bassist Gerard Smith in 2011, the force and vigor of TV On The Radio’s new release resonates strength and the will to carry on. Vocalist Tunde Adebimpe has described the album as “1,000 percent, without a doubt, the best thing we’ve ever done.” The melding of the act’s early synthpunk style and their more recent delving into soul and funk really makes Seeds a refreshing album, to say the least. It shows that TV On The Radio aren’t going anywhere and they will continue to be one of the best genre-bending bands out there today.

Some people think that music today is a big wasteland. Unfortunately, those people don’t read my Album Of The Week. Trek on through with the top tracks and approach the oasis of amazing tunes:

When Dave Sitek’s guitar shreds in “Winter,” your ears will warm up and when the sick beats from Jaleel Bunton on drums come, you’ll be raising your hands in the air rejoicing. Very dance-punk with an electrifying vibe, “Lazerray” has a fuzzy bass. It’s the backbone of the track that serves as the hip shaker. A number that has a lot of soul, “Could You” is reminiscent of ’60s pop along with a tinge of R&B.

TV On The Radio will be doing a two-night stay at The Music Hall Of Williamsburg in Brooklyn on Nov 21 and 22. That’s going to be a party and all of the cool kids are going to be there. If you’re going to be at the bash, grab a copy of Seeds. It’ll get you acting weird, but you’re going to love every minute of it.

TV On The Radio’s website: tvontheradioband.com