What to expect from a side project from members of Vampire Weekend and Ra Ra Riot? Just start listening, we would say, because Discovery's music can hardly be linked to that of the aforementioned groups. Keyboardist Rostam Batmanglij (VW) and vocalist Wes Miles (RRR) indulged in the studio to their heart's content, trying out all the ideas they couldn't put into their own bands. Think of lofi
… electronics, twisted bouncy beats and heavily manipulated vocals, where they also managed to write more than a handful of funny songs. The bizarre cover of The Jackson Five's I Want You Back - recorded before Michael Jackson's death - is also a golden opportunity. LP is not an emotionally profound piece of work, but a fresh, vital and at times innovative pop album. Discovery shows more ideas in thirty minutes than many bands in an entire oeuvre. Not bad for a side project. (MS)more
