After the mostly improvised
IC-01-Hanoi (2018), Ruban Nielson and his band return on V to the signature psychedelic rock songs we've come to expect from the New Zealand group. From pensive psychedelia to more playful and chaotic compositions, V overflows with beautiful songs that shoot in all sorts of directions. Dynamic instrumental tracks, such as the whimsical The Widow, also show off the group's
… full potential. Another highlight is the disco-inspired Weekend Run, which bounces up and down delightfully with its groove. And so the group from New Zealand shakes out all kinds of beautiful tricks. Even though V is a long sit, Unknown Mortal Orchestra's music is pleasantly floundering in all directions, making the album enduring until the very last second. (JvQ)more
