Okkervil River - The Stand Ins

The sequel to 2007's critically acclaimed The Stage Names, which Pitchfork praised as "one of the year's best," is part two of a staggered double album, picking up where one left off, but delving deeper into the story and theme of The Stage Names. Will Sheff sings like he's on fire but writes like a novelist, reeling off memorable images with an ease that belies his craftsmanship.