I Was Wrong: The Walkmen’s You & Me
We’re starting a new feature today, one that we hope you really enjoy. The section is titled “I Was Wrong,” and it’s based on things we’ve either said or reviewed on the site that we’d like to apologize for, since we’ve come to realize now that we were wrong. I know some people want me to apologize right off the bat for my Vampire Weekend review, but I’m not there yet, sorry. The first edition goes to The Walkmen and their album You & Me. When it first came out, I wrote this REVIEW. I found it boring and uninspired, especially after listening to “The Rat” on repeat for years. Now, as time has gone on, and I’ve invested more time in the record, and seen the band perform the songs live, things have changed up a whole lot. There are songs sprawling with emotion, catchy basslines that walk you through the songs, and then there is “In the New Year.” Sharp edged guitars ring in your ears before Hamilton’s vocals crash into the scene. Listen to this song, now! For that matter, go back and listen to the record, and see what I failed to see upon the first ten listens. I made a rash decision based on hurried listening, and I’ve come to regret that entirely. To you, dear reader, I’m sorry, I was wrong.
