  cover art   Kook Soul  (Dine Alone; US: 15 May 2012; UK: 3 Jul
2012)  Parlovr's most recent LP highlights the band's absurd
potential.  Parlovr put a lot into making Kook Soul, even to the
extent of spending months tracking down the painting that graces
the album’s cover. They religiously referenced the Flaming Lips’
Soft Bulletin and old ‘50s records. Their patience, research and
devotion to Kook Soul shines through on every brilliant track.
Running the gamut from early Tokyo Police Club lo-fi post-punk
ragers to gloriously expansive pop tracks in the vein of Young
Man’s Vol. 1. Everything on Kook Soul is an absolute joy to
listen to. Each song blends artfully into the next and though
the band tinkers with different formulas, they all fit the same
aesthetic, giving Kook Soul the benefit of feeling completely
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