Penny Sparkle is the newest album by alternative rock band Blonde Redhead, released on September 14th of this year. They're continuing their shift into a much more electronic based sound that they started with their previous album 23, and it's been received well. It also seems to be a bit more downtempo feeling than their previous albums. They're trying out new things and it's certainly paying off. However, with that said, this album disappointed me a bit. It's a good album, but I was just expecting more. There are a couple quite good songs on here, that will get stuck in your head and you'll find yourself humming them later in the day. But then the rest of the songs I didn't enjoy much at all. They felt like unimpressive fillers to get to the next good song. They didn't stick with me like the others and I found myself getting a bit bored and wanting to change the CD I was listening to. Thankfully though I kept listening, and I found it worth it in the end.
So despite the couple dud songs that might discourage you and possibly bore you a bit, I'm recommending this album. There's more good here than bad, but if you're expecting another 23 you'll be a bit let down.
Highlights: Here Sometimes, Love or a Prison, Black Guitar
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