The group focuses on song writing and folk-y instrumentation, and it shows. Blending shimmery acoustics with slide guitar and keys gives parts of the album a country feel, while odd, cacophonous instrumentation on tracks like “These Words” blows up the comfortable vibe and gives the album an interesting edge.Īll in all, though this is probably Megafaun’s calmest record. Instrumentally, Megafaun is diverse but equally talented. Songs like “Hope You Know” showcase their vocal prowess. The three-piece, consisting of Phil and Brad Cook and Dan Westerlund, subscribe to the Chippewa Valley’s greatest talents: harmonies and beards. Sure, it’s still cacophonous and weird at parts, but with a few exceptions it’s an alt-country record and not much more.
However, their self-titled record (released on Hometapes on Tuesday) focuses itself much more than any of their three previous recordings. I know, weird, right? But Megafaun’s genre-bending, eclectic sound works for one reason: they’re all virtuoso musicians. I certainly meant it as such.Probably the most successful Eau Claire band that doesn’t feature Bon Iver members, Megafaun has historically bounced around alt-country, folk rock and experimental noise. 2.5/5Megafaun is known for being all over the place, and I think they’d take that as a compliment.
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