It’s been six years since the release of Band of Horses‘ last album, and boy, has it made a comeback. The Seattle band, relocated to South Carolina, has come back around to deliver a tongue-in-cheek album aptly titled Things Are Great, because… y’know, they really are. Things Are Great Band of…

Bob Dylan’s The Band has been an influence on Midlake’s Eric Pulido for years, because that band allowed each musician to have an individual voice. Each took turns leading songs in a round-robin manner, with the others supporting. All the musicians were friends outside of The Band, and had…