The Posies: Solid States

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One could reasonably wonder if the Posies would ever get around to making another album. Myriad solo releases, production chores, reissues, and Big Star-related activities for Jon Auer and Ken Stringfellow left little time to follow-up 2010’s Blood/Candy. But here it is: Solid States shows that the unerring melodic sense of Stringfellow and Auer is well intact. The album is stuffed with chiming, memorable melodies, and the duo’s magical vocal blend. “Scattered” will thrill anyone who thought Dear 23 was the Posies’ finest hour, and the big, booming sound of mini-epic “Squirrel vs. Snake” will delight those who cherish the big guitars of Frosting on the Beater. ★★★☆☆