THE ALUMINUM GROUP
Over the course of four studio albums, The Aluminum Group has created a sound that's simultaneously futuristic and retro, a potent cocktail of atmospheric electronica, slinky soul and old-school easy listening. The band's lineup shifts subtly with each release, but the core is always brothers Frank and John Navin, who've had a strong idea of what they wanted the band to do since they started it - manage song structures with a blend of traditional ideas and new interpretations with a revitalizing, contemporary feel. Only in the twisted, intelligent minds of the brothers Navin could such worlds collide. Swimming in lush orchestrations reminiscent of vintage Brian Wilson, Happyness is a pop album filled with melodies that work their way into the listener's brain. The ten new songs here benefit from contributions from some of the independent music world's most exciting artists: members of Tortoise, The Sea And Cake, Rebecca Gates of The Spinanes and many more.

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