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If you know anything about these two bands, this track off their collaboration EP, "In the Reins," is totally predictable -- and completely enthralling. Sam Beam's lyrics, like his vocals, are still warm and nostalgic, and the backup singer syncs in more beautifully than doubletracking the lead ever could. The instrumentation, mostly provided by Calexico, showcases pedal steel (fast becoming indie-dom's answer to hip-hop's handclaps) and acoustic string-bends riding a sneaky I-don't-want-this-to-end drum patter. While other album tracks are more experimental (listen to the horn section blast in on "A History of Lovers"), this paean to first love pulls Beam a bit back toward his roots, and leaves the listener content to stay there.
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[Source: www.theolympian.com -- MP3 Blog]
