New Band of Horses album Mirage Rock came out yesterday and I rushed out to buy it. I have always been a fan of the band and Coral I have the previous albums in our collection.
My first listen last night had me a little underwhelmed. I am hoping with repeat listens some songs will grow on me. I do love the first song and lead single “Knock Knock” so we can always have that BOH.
The reviews aren’t very good. Stereogum was a, “its alright.” Pitchfork was a bit more, “WTF?” The Wizard? She loved it!
After I listened to Mirage Rock last night I thought of the song “A Horse With No Name” and I also thought… I wanna listen to one of the older Band of Horses records. I don’t think that is good.
I pulled out my older albums, and I like the covers of every BOH record.
Not every song will be a hit… but four quality records with so many gems ain’t bad.
Go with yourself.
The Morning After 
i totally agree about the amazing album covers! Every one of them is so beautiful. I do think that the new album is amazing, though. If you haven’t head it yet, they are streaming it on their website…http://www.bandofhorses.com/us/home
I heard it macky…bought the album.