M. Ward’s 2006 release Post-War was one of my favorite albums of that year, topped only by some truly amazing works (The Hold Steady’s Boys and Girls in America for one). Accordingly, Zooey Deschanel is one of my favorite actresses. It is no wonder then that I expected something really cool resulting from this musical partnership now known as She & Him.
After hearing the single “Why Do You Let Me Stay Here?”, I was only convinced further that the forthcoming album Volume 1 would be a vocal and instrumental gift. Unfortunately it did not deliver as a whole.
Deschanel’s vocals fell flat too many times to shake off with novice understanding. She is momentarily spot on and even quite impressive, but half-thought notes and dulled pitch bring her closer to ScarJo level. I’m sorry but “I Was Made For You” sound’s like a friend of mine doing her impression of Leslie Gore’s “That’s The Way Boy’s Are”. If you have seen Fishing with Dynamite perform circa this time last year you know what I’m talking about.
This album, unlike the vinyl masterpieces you no doubt have hidden under your bed, will not “set you free.”
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