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Silversun Pickups let go of expectations on 'Physical Thrills'

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World Cafe Words and Music Podcast

Silversun Pickups let go of expectations on 'Physical Thrills'

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Brian Aubert and Nikki Monninger talk about the indie rock band's sixth studio album, Physical Thrills.

Silversun Pickups on World Cafe

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Review

Song Of The Day

Three or Four Great Songs in One

On an album full of epic tracks, Silversun Pickups' "Lazy Eye" is the powerhouse, mixing Smashing Pumpkins-esque bombast with the complexity and ambitious oddness of Slint. At times, the song seems to move so quickly that Brian Aubert's vocals can barely keep up.

'Lazy Eye' by Silversun Pickups

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