The new sound of The Antlers showcased on Burst Apart is quite noticeably nowhere as muddled and spread out as it was on Hospice. Fans of The Antler's breakout album may not even recognize the band at first, due to the abrupt change in sound. Some elements of Hospice, such as the distorted droning tones that were wide-spread throughout the album, are recycled successfully for use on Burst Apart. Silberman's songwriting skills remain strong throughout the album, especially on "Every Night My Teeth Are Falling Out" and "Putting the Dog to Sleep". Some may interpret the album as a life cycle of sorts due to the possible references to a dog throughout the album, but I didn't find any story here, only a collection of mostly chilled out, joyful tunes. While fans of the band's last masterpiece may not particularly enjoy this album, new listeners get a cheerful introduction to the wonderful band known as The Antlers.
My Rating: 3.5/5
Favorite Tracks: "No Windows", "Putting the Dog to Sleep"
Least Favorite Track: "Rolled Together"
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