Echo & Bunnymen - What Are You Going To Do With Your Life?

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Music Review: Bunny-est album in 15 years
Rating: 4 Stars

The opening title track sets the tone for what will follow - melancholy strings punctuated by laid-back guitar strumming and Ian McCulloch's trademark yearning vocals. Reminiscent of the song "Ocean Rain", the placement of this track at the beginning is a hint that this album is more candlelight than glitterball. This is followed by the single, "Rust", which has a similarly orchestral sound built around yet another melancholy lyric line borrowed in part from one of Ian's last solo b-sides, "Ribbons And Chains". The pace picks up with "Get In The Car", a soothingly upbeat radio-friendly tune, and "Baby Rain". After the lush orchestration of the preceding tracks, "History Chimes" gleams elegantly - a simple, soulful combination of Ian's voice accompanied only by piano, and arguably the best track on the album. "Lost On You" is another remodeled Ian b-side originally titled "Birdy". "Morning Sun" recalls the Evergreen sound, with heavier drums and guitars and a catchy chorus. "When It All Blows Over" provides a short retro respite before the concluding shimmer of "Fools Like Us" brings the album to a close with an onslaught of violins and guitars.

While not quite the masterpiece that Ocean Rain was, What...? earns the distinction of being the Bunny-est album in 15 years. Highly recommended despite its short length - sometimes big things do come in small, elegant packages.

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