mines Parlophone Nimm Die Welt Wie Sie

Nimm Die Welt Wie Sie Ist (What Is Life) 3:30

and Joakim Brodén's commanding vocals that make even intricate lyrics feel anthemic

Before I Forget captures him in a reflective solo setting

Something's Wrong In California 2:29

less sprawling than some of his later works

mines Parlophone Nimm Die Welt Wie SieBy 2010, Menomena had refined their deliberately fractured approach to indie rock into something altogether more purposeful. *Mines*, their third album, finds the Portland trio balancing their signature layering of guitar, bass, and drumsoften running at cross purposes, each instrument carving its own pathwith a sharper melodic sensibility. The songs here bristle with angular energy and odd meter surprises, yet they never lose sight of genuine hooks