Chemical Chords

On their ninth studio album, the pioneering avant-pop ensemble delivers a remarkably concise, upbeat collection of 1960s-inspired chamber-pop. Eschewing the sprawling, ten-minute Krautrock grooves of their earlier work, the tracks are tight and incredibly dense, utilizing rich brass arrangements, analog synthesizers, and Lætitia Sadier's distinctive vocal melodies. It serves as one of the most accessible, joyous records in their extensive discography.