Superchunk: Songs In The Key Of Yikes (peak vinyl indie shop edition/coloured) LP

"Songs In The Key Of Yikes" unleashes a sound that is triumphant and bright in the darkness, "Majesty Shredding" in overdrive. Lead single "Is It Making You Feel Something" sets the tone early with Superchunk building an anthem out of the potential for joy, diving into slop-polluted waters and emerging with a pearl. Paradoxically, the energy of "Songs In The Key Of Yikes" borders on and sometimes spills into euphoria. In addition to welcoming Laura King into the fold after two years as their touring drummer, the album features contributions from Rosali Middleman, Bella Quinlan and Holly Thomas of Quivers, and touring bassist Betsy Wright. Together, they reach no conclusions on what good art is in the face of crisis. They also make great art. "Songs In The Key Of Yikes" is a signature Superchunk album: visceral and timeless and catchy as hell - a cathartic balm for these oppressive times that will feel even better once we've figured our collective shit out.