Twin Shadow // Eclipse
Lewis drives the music on Eclipse forward to invigorating peaks.
Twin Shadow
Eclipse
Warner Bros.
3.5 stars
Eclipse is not an album that deals in subtlety. No, George Lewis, Jr. – the man behind the Twin Shadow moniker – instead focuses on big, bold sounds on his third album. *Eclipse may not tune in to the finer details, but Lewis certainly knows how to pack a punch in his music, creating powerful pop tunes that could easily work in a stadium. Even songs that dip into quieter moments, like "When the Lights Go Out," maintain a certain electric charge, as Lewis' booming vocals are always driving forward to the next invigorating moment. The constant forward momentum can be a bit tiring at times, as is the tendency for *Eclipse to feel overly dramatic, but Lewis sure does know how to make a few absolute bangers. "To the Top" is an early highlight in an album full of jams, riding the strength in Lewis vocals to impressive peaks, while "Old Love/New Love" can inspire even the most uncoordinated people to dance. – Alex Bieler
