If there's one thing Vivian Girls will be remembered for, it's their abrasive riffs and polarizing lo-fi sound. Many listeners scratched their head at their unintelligible lyrics and loud, overwhelming recording style; however, others remember it as an enjoyable indie rock album with catchy hooks and an in-your-face attitude. La Sera, the self titled album from Vivian Girls bassist Katy Goodman, might be from an entirely different world altogether. For starters, it's a cute little collection of songs that's pleasant and easy going. Rather than pounding your eardrums, La Sera may as well have been the brainchild of a 1960's hippie circle. At times it's sweet and others peaceful. It's undeniably a genre shift, and Goodman does a great job at attempting to redefine her career.
That being said, La Sera isn't going to win any awards or blow people away. Although it isn't necessarily a bad album, the lack of notable tracks detract any reason to go out of your way to listen to this album. “Never Come Around” and “Left This World” are the standouts, but their appearances in the album are shrouded by a crowd of arguably generic and forgettable tracks. Goodman's voice sounds great and the guitar softly twinkles along, but this album doesn't do much more than briefly give you a ride.
Recommended Tracks: "Never Come Around", "Left This World", "Beating Heart"
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