Baio - The Names (2015) [Hi-Res]

Tracks:

01. Brainwash Yyrr Face (4:45)
02. The Names (3:37)
03. Sister of Pearl (4:18)
04. I Was Born In a Marathon (4:31)
05. Needs (3:30)
06. All the Idiots (6:59)
07. Matter (2:22)
08. Endless Rhythm (3:12)
09. Scarlett (4:46)

Vampire Weekend bassist Chris Baio’s side project isn’t altogether different from his day job: Eclectic, light-hearted, plenty smart and just a little weird. Showcasing a flair for cheeky romanticism and airy, Balearic-style dance production a la Hot Chip, The Names takes listeners on trips through London’s Tate Modern (“Endless Rhythm”), Roxy Music homages (“Sister of Pearl”) and whimsical memoir (“I Was Born in a Marathon”) in a way that feels as personal as it does cosmopolitan.