(Anti-) CD & 2LP
As TV On The Radio indulge in a much deserved break from the action, it’s nice to see one of its members breaking from the scrutiny & just gettin’ down to the nitty gritty. On Rain Machine, the hyper-produced maelstrom of TVotR’s typical clang is often distilled down to little more than acoustic strums & wailing from Malone. Ever the lyrical provocateur, Malone here sounds as though he’s sifting through some demons & having a drink with some angels in between. At points stripped down to gospel-like incantations (“Give Love”), Rain Machine is sometimes a tough pill to swallow, but rewards if you’re ready to listen for the beauty in the turmoil.