The debut full-length from Paper Rival makes for an impressive introduction to the Nashville-based indie rockers.
The band specializes in well-crafted songs long on melodic hooks and interesting twists, while still retaining rich sonic textures, recalling acts like Death Cab for Cutie and the Shins.
From reflective, brooding numbers (“Bluebird”) to surging rockers (“Keep Us In”)--and everything in between--Paper Rival weigh in as a unique, talented addition to the indie rock scene.