Midlake - The Courage of Others
Reviewed by yewknee
Expectations are a real bitch. I loved Van Occupanther. A lot. A whole lot. So my anticipation for the follow-up was quite high. Surely, they'd bust out some new jams like "Young Bride" or "Roscoe," right? Right?! No. No, they will not. They will focus on their more somber, self-reflecting side and love of the M.A.S.H. theme song for their follow-up. Is this album disappointing? On the first few listens, you bet it is. However, I believe my expectations will fade away and I'll come around to this... but it's no Van Occupanther 2, which is really all I wanted.