“Something Soon” feels like the spiritual descendant of Wolf Parade’s “This Heart’s on Fire.” Both are the kind of songs that make you sing-along until your throat cuts out. As Car Seat Headrest, Will Toledo has created a grandiose, bigger-than-yourself moment that requires you to scream its entire four-minute length to ensure you’re still alive.
After toiling away for years releasing Bandcamp album after Bandcamp album, Will Toledo has finally signed a decent deal (with Matador) that will see him given proper backing for the first proper time. Last October’s CMJ festival in New York was effectively his going overground moment, his brand of lo-fi garage rock winning over many.
The Fat Angel Sings 