Hummingbird
On the L.A. band's debut, their influences floated incredibly close to the surface. But Hummingbird is a record of lateral growth, a clear move towards the band establishing their own footing among their contemporaries.
Back in 2009, Local Natives made a beautiful album. The SoCal-based band defied the standards of indie rock and turned out Gorilla Manor, a collection of songs that drew on contemporary influences while still shining as a heartfelt statement. It was an album that insisted on indie rock’s staying power. Singles…
On “You & I,” the opening song of Local Natives’ sophomore LP Hummingbird, Kelcey Ayer’s initial vocals flap and flutter…
We all knew it was coming, right? The so-called "difficult" second album. This is especially expected from a band such as Local Natives.
Hummingbird proves the band is much more intelligent and intuitive than its simple SoCal medleys once suggested.