Continue as a Guest LP

The New Pornographers' "Continue as a Guest" kicks off like a surprise party that refuses to leave your doorstep. It's like watching your favorite indie band pull off a daring stunt while still nailing every chord, combining refreshing ideas with familiar harmonies. With sharp songwriting and audacious instrumentation, this ninth album lets the group toss out expectations while steering back into their delightfully twisted realm. They're pushing boundaries, proving even veterans can zag when everyone expects them to zig.