The Silent League
But You’ve Always Been the Caretaker - SOMETHING IN CONSTRUCTION
FILTER Grade: 83%

Justin Russo and gang are back with another chamber-pop record fitting of a soundtrack (perhaps The Shining: see title), and not unlike The Silent League’s previous two albums, The Orchestra, Sadly, Has Refused and Of Stars and Other Somebodies. This time, it’s a journey through space and time. From robot lovers in “Yours Truly” to the whimsy land of “Here’s a Star” to distant eerie places reminiscent of Willy Wonka’s psychedelic boat trip in “Dayplanner,” But You’ve Always Been the Caretaker is a trek through dreamlike scenes of orchestrated choruses. The Silent League doesn’t fall short of its reputation, bringing new meaning to soft rock. In the end, the closing track instruments climax and plateau to what must be a scene of Russo and friends waving good-bye, signaling the credits to roll.