Band: Portugal. The Man
Release: 2009

1. “People Say” – 8.3
2. “Work All Day” – 8.9
3. “Lovers In Love” – 8.6
4. “The Sun” – 8.8
5. “The Home” – 9.3
6. “The Woods” – 8.8
7. “Guns and Dogs” – 9.1
8. “Do You” – 9.3
9. “Everyone Is Golden” – 9.4
10. “Let You Down” – 8.6
11. “Mornings” – 9.6

Comments: What’s going on in this album is essentially marginalized pop music. It’s the kind of music that could easily become “big,” but as a whole is a bit too obscure for that level. I sense a variety of reggae and R&B influence. For its genre(s), it’s no doubt top-tier. The latter half of the album consists of some of the best pop-rock this year has seen.

Final Grade: 9.0 out of 10