cale parks: lagoon fool

As the drummer for Yeasayer and a prolific collaborator both in studio and live, Cale Parks's creativity knows no genre. "Appalachia" features delayed, dreamlike chords syncopating over slow-breathing pads in a dynamic mix; "Big Hills" delivers muscular bass in opposition to a driving melody; "Jade" demonstrates Cale's rhythmic intelligence with an unorthodox yet tranquil drum part that carries a starry chord progression; and "Lagoon Fool" bumps at a languid, triumphant pace with guitar chords, warbling synths, and elastic bass. Australian producer Bell Towers (Public Possession) adds some sparkle and funk to "Lagoon Fool" while gently upping the tempo.