Fair

Fair

Disappearing World

[2.5/5]



Seattle-based producer Aaron Sprinkle is best known for his work with artists such as Pedro The Lion, Emery, Anberlin and Damien Jurado. But it’s with Fair that he takes the helm of his own band (formerly known as the Aaron Sprinkle Band). Although there’s no doubt that Sprinkle is the driving force, lyrically and musically, the other three members of Fair have taken a more prominent role, playing many different instruments on Disappearing World, the group’s sophomore release. “Walking In My Sleep,” one of the album’s strongest tracks, shows how this multi-instrumentalism can pay off. The song employs a mean Hammond-organ-and-piano combo, along with Sprinkle’s smooth voice (and somewhat pedestrian lyrics).



Ultimately, this is a really safe album. Fair lack the edge they had on their debut, The Best-Worst Case Scenario, and often veer off-course from being a bona fide indie-rock band toward the kind of processed group that should be making a “live” appearance at 90210’s Peach Pit. Cue the Auto-Tune-introduced “Wayside,” the whoa-oh-infused “It’s Doubtful” (like a glossy, goofy Jimmy Eat World), and a smattering of sappy piano ballads. (TOOTH & NAIL) Jason Schreurs



GO DOWNLOAD: “Walking In My Sleep”

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