The aesthetic varies wildly and wonderfully from track to track, each song having its own hermetic seal but somehow still melding cohesively as a body of work. Jangling guitars, drums leaning toward the off-kilter swing of J Dilla, found sounds, a hint of shoe gaze, and unorthodox instrumentation come together to keep the ear constantly with a feeling of constant evolution. They found an antique guiro next to a broken VCR and recorded both. They made an empty fridge sound like a timpani drum. They recorded gossip on a city bus. They brought in classical string flourishes. They sometimes left mistakes if they felt they were perfectly imperfect. It’s truly DIY, but with a fee; of big production value that makes the album soar.
Contemplative lyrics anchor the album through all the exploratory . The words are delivered melodically, belying their potency, but listening beyond the pretty aesthetic reveals piercing observations and an undeniable translation of feeling. The simplicity of the penetrating refrain on the three-part mini opus “Je Voulais Te Dire” is a paragon of how the lyrics effortlessly cut through the instrumentation.
Guitarist/vocalist Warren Spicer sings “It’s only love, but you want it bad,” encompassing how we try to avoid and downplay our desire for love and affection, but ultimately search and long for it anyway.
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Correct answer: trio
Explanation: The word 'trio' is a noun that refers to a group of three people or things, which fits perfectly in the context of describing the band 'Plants and Animals.' It maintains grammatical coherence as it serves as the subject complement following the verb 'are.'
Meaning: 'Trio' means a group of three, particularly in music or performance.
Wrong options:
- closely: 'Closely' is an adverb that describes the manner of an action, which does not fit as it cannot describe a group.
- packaged: 'Packaged' is an adjective that describes something that has been put into a package, which does not apply to the context of a band.
- opera: 'Opera' is a noun that refers to a theatrical work combining music and drama, which does not describe the band structure.
- wandering: 'Wandering' is a gerund that describes the action of moving about without a fixed course, which does not fit as a noun for a band.
- engaged: 'Engaged' is an adjective that describes being involved or occupied, which does not apply to the description of a band.
- arduously: 'Arduously' is an adverb that describes doing something with great effort, which does not fit as a noun.
Correct answer: arduously
Explanation: The term 'arduously' is an adverb that describes the manner in which the band toured, indicating that it was done with great effort and difficulty. This fits grammatically and contextually as it modifies the verb 'touring.'
Meaning: 'Arduously' means in a way that requires a lot of effort and hard work.
Wrong options:
- closely: 'Closely' is an adverb that indicates proximity or attention, which does not fit the context of describing the effort of touring.
- packaged: 'Packaged' is an adjective that does not relate to the action of touring and does not fit grammatically.
- opera: 'Opera' is a noun that does not describe the manner of touring and is irrelevant in this context.
- wandering: 'Wandering' is a gerund that describes aimless movement, which does not accurately describe the focused effort of touring.
- engaged: 'Engaged' is an adjective that does not convey the effort involved in touring and does not fit grammatically.
Correct answer: engaged
Explanation: The word 'engaged' is an adjective that describes the state of the ear being actively involved or interested in the music. This fits grammatically as it describes the subject 'the ear' and aligns with the context of music keeping listeners' attention.
Meaning: 'Engaged' means being involved or occupied with something, in this case, the music.
Wrong options:
- closely: 'Closely' is an adverb that describes the manner of an action, which does not fit as it cannot describe the state of the ear.
- packaged: 'Packaged' is an adjective that describes something that has been put into a package, which does not apply to the context of listening.
- opera: 'Opera' is a noun that refers to a theatrical work, which does not describe the state of the ear.
- wandering: 'Wandering' is a gerund that describes aimless movement, which does not fit the context of being actively engaged with music.
- arduously: 'Arduously' is an adverb that describes effort, which does not fit as a description of the ear's state.
Correct answer: wandering
Explanation: The term 'wandering' is a gerund that describes the exploratory nature of the lyrics throughout the album. It fits grammatically as it serves as a noun that describes the action of moving without a fixed course, aligning with the context of the album's themes.
Meaning: 'Wandering' refers to moving about without a fixed course, often in a thoughtful or exploratory manner.
Wrong options:
- closely: 'Closely' is an adverb that indicates proximity or attention, which does not fit as a noun describing the exploratory nature.
- packaged: 'Packaged' is an adjective that does not relate to the concept of exploration and does not fit grammatically.
- opera: 'Opera' is a noun that refers to a theatrical work, which does not describe the nature of the lyrics.
- engaged: 'Engaged' is an adjective that describes being involved, which does not fit as a noun for the exploratory nature of the lyrics.
- arduously: 'Arduously' is an adverb that describes effort, which does not fit as a noun describing the nature of exploration.
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