Cocorosie

The Adventures of Ghosthorse and Stillborn - 2007

The latest release of the Casady seems to have broken the spell set on their first two albums. CocoRosie's "The Adventures Of Ghosthorse And Stillborn" is a collision of diverse sounds: hip-hop beats, animal noises, and tinny music-box instrumentals swirl behind Bianca Casady's rapping and her sister Sierra's operatic vocals. However, the production is cleaner this time around, a mixed blessing that steals some of the band's messy, homemade charm in favor of a richer, atmospheric effect. There are engaging moments, like when "Japan" changes from a thumping sing-along to an aria and back again, or in the sweet, quiet melodies of "Sunshine," "Black Poppies," and "Miracle." But ultimately the songs are sprawling and unfocused, with too many vague or ridiculous lyrics.

Track listing

Rainbowarriors

Promise

Bloody Twins

Japan

Sunshine

Black Poppies

Werewolf

Animals

Houses

Raphael

Girl And The Geese

Miracle

Childhood