Setting Sun – Fantasurreal
by Bambi Weavil
Setting Sun (MySpace), aka. prolific songwriter Gary Levitt, releases his latest album on June 1st, Fantasurreal. This is the fourth full-length from one of New York State’s indie folk pioneers, and explores more electronic territory than in previous releases. He says this is the easiest record he’s ever made, he embraced the solitude of home, as a result from coming home from a grueling tour schedule from 2008 to 2009.
Textured indie folk with layered driving percussion and swirling electronics, picture yourself in a swirling painting, the album channels Bright Eyes in moments as well as Elliott Smith. Their first single, “Driving” would be perfect for a clever commercial. “Make You Feel” is the strongest song on the album, with four-on-the floor stomps and introspective, reminding of what The Beatles would sound like if they recorded today. “Handsome Bride” has a incredible refrain “And you know that you’re never alone anymore…” that I love. Fantasurreal is a great album that keeps spilling onto itself like a cycling ocean of contemplation and emotions, with light and darkness blending in.
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