Year in Rock 2011 Nominee: Vetiver

VETIVER
Wonder Why

From: The Errant Charm
Released: June 14

Some albums are released right on time; Vetiver's fifth album The Errant Charm rings bright and sunny, its rhythms and melodies evoking a relaxing afternoon drive along the coast with the windows down.  Guitars jangle with exuberance, the drums warm and welcoming, the songs floating along an easy breeze.  Sure, it's fun to listen to some angry and/or challenging music sometimes, but every once in a while you just need to chill and let the tunes take you to a happier place.  The Errant Charm has several tracks more than willing to do that job for you, none more satisfying than Wonder Why.  Andy Cabic's lyrics paint a sort of bleak picture, as the song's protagonist ponders whether or not his hard work will ever pay off.  It could be about his band, it could be about the struggling middle class.  Whatever the case, the calming waves of music that carry the song along bring with them hope.  And sometimes, hope's all we need.

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