93. Me First by The Elected (Sub Pop Records, 2004)
The first thing you have to enjoy about The Elected is hey, don't I know that guy from Boy Meets World and Salute My Shorts? Yes, as a matter of fact you do. Blake Sennett has already displayed his penchant for song writing in Rilo Kiley, but decides to really delve into the indie music with his side project. The album is very mellow, with gently flowing guitar riffs sometimes reminiscent of Pavement, but with a little more country twist.
The lyrics are reflective and obviously allude to the songwriter's past. Blake really puts a lot on the line, speaking frequently about hardships with his mother and father. All of the songs are good through this slow, meandering album, but there are a few that stand out. First off, "7 September 2003," gets the album moving before transitioning to one of the gems of the album, "Greetings in Braille," which probably stands as my favorite Elected track. My other favorites include "Go On" and "Don't Blow It." The album ends with the acoustic track "British Columbia," which is a great way to end an album. "Don't Blow It" would have also made a great final track, but fits nicely in the next to last slot.
I anxiously await The Elected's next release because quite frankly, I don't expect anything resembling art from Rilo Kiley these days.
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