The Details - Draw a Distance. Draw a Border

The Details
Draw a Distance. Draw a Border
Parliament of Trees
Grade: A-

The Details are one of the best bands that you’ve likely never heard of; and it definitely is not all in the details – you know it within in a minute of the opening song “Always, Always, Always, Never.” This Winnipeg four-piece pull from the best Canadian indie rock bands and make it all uniquely theirs. In one of the rare instances where the RIYL is dead-on, the Details specifically combine the best of the Weakerthans and Okkervil River, and do it in a manner to make it sound comfortable, warm, and not a rehashing. “Always, Always, Always, Never” is a fantastic opener – slow burning indie rock gem – but Draw a Distance. Draw a Border doesn’t crest with that one song. The Details move onto to rock you with the more straight-ahead “Reunion Souvenirs,” the lighter rocker “Underground,” “A National Anthem,” the organic rocker “Capture and Develop,” and simmering “Hit Parades.” A close listen on headphones uncovers a smidgen of rough production, but blasting from your stereo you can’t tell any difference. You have just found the latest undiscovered band that makes you cooler than all your friends.