In the beginning, at least, The Leftovers sounds familiar.
The Rapture has put their heart on the line, and they want you to know that, indeed, they mean it.
Luke Jenner and company turned in a remarkably assured performance, without any of the out-of-practice awkwardness one might’ve expected.
“Shuffle” rekindles the dynamism that was somewhat absent from last year’s Flaws.
Even if the Rapture really hasn’t made much music that sounds like this, it’s nice to know that they’re in touch with this fact.