The Pet Parade LP

"The Pet Parade" opens with a six-and-a-half-minute tone poem that drifts over two hypnotic chords, embodying the whimsical essence of community pet displays. Fruit Bats' ninth album, out on Merge Records, pairs playful lyrics with songs like the uplifting "Eagles Below Us" and the reflective "On the Avalon Stairs," marking Eric D. Johnson's twenty years in music. The album flows with a unique texture, revealing a blend of charm and contemplation that characterizes the band's indie folk-rock signature.