Viv & Riley- Imaginary People (Vinyl) SamiamA bittersweet nostalgia lies at the heart of Imaginary People, the new album from indie roots duo Viv & Riley. Over ten tracks, the pair applies an indie folk sheen to pop gems, a reworking of an ancient ballad, and even an original fiddle tune, deftly weaving together the old and new. In contrast to the sunny, lush production, the lyrics lean melancholic. Both musicians trace their original artistic inspiration to the deep roots music they learned in
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It contains all the best elements of the band's sound: A complex distillation of classic punk rock
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Disc One (Orange Vinyl) contains a half-speed remaster of the album
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perform on BBC's Later with Jools Holland and tour on both sides of the Atlantic
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" MGMT draws seasoned fans and new initiates alike into the band's eureka zone