Oxford Collapse--Remember The Night Parties

Brooklyn rockers Oxford Collapse are back with their third release – and first with their new record label Sub Pop – Remember the Night Parties. With a fresh indie spirit, Oxford Collapse mix some math rock in as well, creating a sound much like Joy Division and Sonic Youth mixed with more indie-pop influences. "Loser City" especially shows off these influences in their instrumentals, as Michael Pace’s vocals are bouncy and unique to the point of almost sounding British at times. "For the Khakis and the Sweatshirts" and "Kenny Can't Afford It" are other hits off the release, and overall Remember the Night Parties is a solid effort. However, it all feels repetitive by the end, and I have yet to make it to the finale without a pounding headache. Oxford Collapse have not created their best work here, but it is by no means a bad album.