Review: Dreamland - COIN
By Tommy Delone Ever since their self-titled debut, stadium-dwelling alt-rockers have been enticing casual listeners in with their fast paced, new-wave tinged sound. Their music has always been intoxicating, like a peppier Neon Trees, or an inoffensive version of The Strokes. Their third studio album, Dreamland , has been almost three years in the making, and frankly, it’s been worth the wait. COIN barrels down a new direction, something that’s synth-heavy and cleanly produced, but stays close to the roots that helped make them noticeable. Obviously, this isn’t going to be an experimental music masterpiece; COIN have no problem making music that aims for wide-ranging appeal. This is clearly the case on Dreamland . As a new bassist is worked into the mold, COIN starts reaching out to their 80s new-wave influences, and grabs the perfect amount of seasoning for their music. They often trade their rapid guitar riffs for smoother synths and glitzy production. However, COIN ke