The Walkmen

Their second album is a confident step away from the indie rock realm and into an arena filled with the nervous energy of post-punk and anthemic songwriting. These two worlds haven't met since U2's earliest -- and best -- days.

New York rock also-rans can't overcome retro groupthink the new york rock revival is
running its course, which leaves the tepid Walkmen in a tough spot. Their 2002 debut
marked them as the most scattered band of their garage-rock class, and Bows and Arrows
does precious little to change that perception. With his gasping vocals serving up
warmed-over pleas, Hamilton Leithauser aches but never sounds like he's really... More >