Static, Silence and Shimmer 3 Out of 5 Stars
With only three albums to their name, The Sundays concentrate on making each of their albums shimmering perfect pop. "Static and Silence" was no exception, with vocalist Harriet Wheeler's cheery voice floating above all the charming guitars. That also have decided to allow a few changes in the formula, with more electric guitars ("Another Flavor"), heavier orchestration ("She"), jazzier textures ("Your Eyes") all while maintaining the sound that characterized their first two albums.
What "Static and Silence" misses is anything as unforgettable as their initial single "Here's Where The Story Ends" from their debut and the gorgeous cover of "Wild Horses" from "Blind." (So perfect that Susan Boyle did it note for note on her debut almost 20 years later.) "Summertime" here comes closest, and "Folk Song" also sounds great. For the most part, though, The Sundays make "Static and Silence" a dreamily pleasant, if average album.
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