David Baker, the mysterious genius and legendary original leader of the band Mercury Rev, withdrew from the media spotlight 18 years ago. Today he finally returns with a new band, Variety Lights (founded with another vintage synth addict, Will MacLean), and demonstrates that he has lost none of his talent for the exceptional, the experimental, and the grandiose. From their initial experimentations to direct-to-tape recording, Baker and MacLean's sound remains heavily inspired by the 80s, vintage synthesizers, drum machines, and effects-laden guitars; with vocal arrangements using multiple takes to inject even more emotion.
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