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The Coast - Expatriate
It’s easy for indie bands to get stuck in a shoe-gazing rut. The Coast’s dreamy 2006 EP drew comparisons to Britpop faves like the Verve. But the Toronto quartet’s debut album is a refreshing shot of panoramic pop that touches on more diverse influences. “No Secret Why” is driving country-rock, while the shimmering “Floodlight” has flashes of Broken Social Scene. Expatriate invites listeners to dive headlong into The Coast’s windswept sound. As the jangly guitar-driven “Tightrope” asks: “What are you waiting for?”
Apr. 1
