Waltzed in from the Rumbling

Plants and Animals took their time over their fourth album, and the care is evident. As a generalization, the Montreal trio bring an eerie quality to rustic indie rock, but every song on *Waltzed In…* is quite different: the raga tones colouring “We Were One”, the frenzied vocals on “No Worries Gonna Find Us”, a brief funk diversion on “So Many Nights”, and, towards the end of the record, a shift towards French 60s pop in “Flowers” and “Je Voulais Te Dire”. Match their time investment: it’s a record that rewards repeated listens.

Plants and Animals may not have made their most original album with Waltzed in from the Rumbling, but they have definitely made their most beautiful one.

Plants and Animals may not have made their most original album with Waltzed in from the Rumbling, but they have definitely made their most beautiful one.

Following 2012's The End of That, Plants and Animals decided to take a much-needed hiatus, as the three-piece focused on spending time with...

Following 2012's The End of That, Plants and Animals decided to take a much-needed hiatus, as the three-piece focused on spending time with...

Plants and Animals return from a three-year hiatus with their fourth LP, Waltzed In From the Rumbling.

Plants and Animals return from a three-year hiatus with their fourth LP, Waltzed In From the Rumbling.

'Waltzed in From the Rumbling' by Plants and Animals, album review by Gregory Adams. out 4/29 on Secret City. Plants And Animals play May 6 in Winooski, VT.

'Waltzed in From the Rumbling' by Plants and Animals, album review by Gregory Adams. out 4/29 on Secret City. Plants And Animals play May 6 in Winooski, VT.