With a cotton-mouthed charm and subtle sonic ambition, Nap Eyes are one of Canada's most formidable indie rock bands. But the Halifax-based four-piece, formed in 2007, aren't complacent veterans; their fourth album Snapshot of a Beginner is out today, and more than ever, Nap Eyes sound comfortable exploring what makes them unique.
Snapshot is a collection of hard-taught lessons, deep emotions, and goofing around all pondered upon while sinking into the deepest, plushest sofa cushion.
It comes with an added polish to the recording, which couldn't have come at a better time: frontman Nigel Chapman has long garnered comparisons to Lou Reed, but his voice never had that smirking quality, and that's clear on the new album.
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