Royal Bangs is a band that is very dear to me. I can remember the early days of the band when they used to play as the headlining act for high school bands at a little coffee joint in my hometown of Knoxville, TN. They have come a long way since then with the endorsement of Patrick Carney of the Black Keys, tours in Europe, bringing in Scott Minor (Sparklehorse) and Dave Fridmann (Flaming Lips) to do their production, and their recent Letterman appearance.
Flux Outside is their third official release. Flux Outside does not vary much in style from their previous two as the album is just as audacious and daring as its predecessors. There is no reason to attempt to label their sound as each song brings in all sorts of sounds. Don't let that discourage you either from giving this a listen as Royal Bangs are probably one of the best bands out there to utilize all sorts of styles and sounds in one song to make a harmonious agreement of sounds.
This album is probably their most cohesive work. Having Minor and Fridmann help with their production gives the album a more increased sound with songs that are much more focused. Flux Outside is also their longest album, but the variance in sounds keeps you hooked.
Definitely check out the album and make sure to purchase yourself a copy.
I remember back when they used to play at Java as well. Then they started to play at Pilot Light, then Sundown, and then Bonnarroo. Next thing you know, they are playing Letterman. Lets just hope that they don't forget their roots in Knoxville.
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